наро́чно
fairly common #3424C2
- 1.
on purpose, deliberately, intentionally
Он наро́чно разби́л ча́шку.
He broke the cup on purpose.
Often in the phrase «как нарочно» 'as if on purpose'.
- 2.
specially, expressly, purposely
Я наро́чно прие́хал раньше, что́бы тебе́ помо́чь.
I came early specially to help you.
- 3.
(rare) for fun, in jest, as a joke
Не серди́сь, я сказа́л э́то наро́чно.
Don't be angry, I said it as a joke.
Colloquial and somewhat dated.
Examples
Word familyнаро́чноPRO
- наро́чноon purpose; specially; for fun
- нарочныйcourier
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Iron edited translation 6 days ago.
editkurali edited related words 1 year ago.
