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врать

verb, imperfective
Partner совра́ть
somewhat often used word (#1593)

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lie

Also: tell lies

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Когда я врал? When have I told a lie?
Врёт как ды́шит. He lies as naturally as he breathes.
Я не вру. I'm not lying.
Не ври нам. Don't lie to us.
Не верь ей, потому что она всегда врёт. Don't believe her because she always lies.
Он врёт. He's lying.
У меня тако́е ощуще́ние, будто Том врёт. I have a feeling Tom is lying.
Он не стесня́ется врать. He has no scruples about lying.
Вру. I'm lying.
Хва́тит врать! Stop lying.

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Imperative

singular	ври́
plural	ври́те

Past

male	вра́л
female	врала́
neuter	вра́ло
plural	вра́ли

Present / Future

	Present	Future
я	вру́	бу́ду врать
ты	врёшь	бу́дешь врать
он/она́/оно́	врёт	бу́дет врать
мы	врём	бу́дем врать
вы	врёте	бу́дете врать
они́	вру́т	бу́дут врать