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неда́ром

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1.
not for nothing, not without reason
Неда́ром говоря́т, что вре́мя ле́чит.
It's not for nothing that people say time heals.
Often introduces a proverb or a well-founded observation.
2.
not in vain, not without purpose
Он неда́ром сто́лько рабо́тал — его повы́сили.
He didn't work so hard in vain - he got promoted.
Stresses that an effort brought results.

Examples

Недаром говорят, что терпение полезно.
It's not for nothing that people say patience is beneficial.
Да, вы зна́ете, недаром говоря́т: "хоро́ший учи́тель у́чится всю жизнь" и даже "хоро́ший учи́тель у́чится у свои́х ученико́в".
Yes, you know, they say for good reason, “A good teacher learns all his life,” and even, “A good teacher learns from his students.”
Он недаром так долго готовился к экзамену.
He didn't prepare for the exam for so long without reason.

Word familyнеда́ромPRO

неда́ромnot for nothing; not in vain
other
недаровитостьlack of talent
nounfeminine

Related words

Synonyms

неспроста́(colloquial) not without purpose

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for in not nothing purpose reason vain without