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бере́чь

verb, imperfective
Partner сбере́чь, убере́чь
somewhat often used word (#4030)

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conserve

Also: save

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care

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Го́лову береги́. Watch your head.
Президе́нт призва́л всех бере́чь электроэне́ргию. The President called on everyone to save energy.
Я берёг её для осо́бого слу́чая. I've been saving it for a special occasion.
Береги́те в себе челове́ка. Cherish the human in yourself.
Надо бере́чь свои́х бли́зких. You need to look after your loved ones.
Береги́те себя. Take care.
Береги́те свой го́лос. Save your voice.
Я берёг его для осо́бого слу́чая. I've been saving it for a special occasion.
Она берегла́ себя для бра́ка. She was saving herself for marriage.
Нам надо бере́чь во́ду. We've got to conserve water.

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Imperative

singular	береги́
plural	береги́те

Past

male	берёг
female	берегла́
neuter	берегло́
plural	берегли́

Present / Future

	Present	Future
я	берегу́	бу́ду бере́чь
ты	бережёшь	бу́дешь бере́чь
он/она́/оно́	бережёт	бу́дет бере́чь
мы	бережём	бу́дем бере́чь
вы	бережёте	бу́дете бере́чь
они́	берегу́т	бу́дут бере́чь