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напра́сно

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adverbadverb of напра́сный
  • 1.

    in vain, for nothing, to no purpose

    Мы напра́сно жда́ли его весь ве́чер.

    We waited for him all evening in vain.

    Says that an effort produced no result.

  • 2.

    uselessly, needlessly

    Ты напра́сно волну́ешься.

    You are worrying needlessly.

    Says that something was pointless or unnecessary in the first place.

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  • Iron edited translation 1 week ago.
  • nicolahcm edited related words 4 years ago.
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  • anonymous edited translation 6 years ago.