often used word (#974)
Translation
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1.despite, in spite of
despite
Also: in spite of
Also
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A good example is ручка which looks like
1. pen, ballpoint
2. handle, knob, grip
3. arm
4. arm rest
Usage Info
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Несмотря на + accusative
Examples
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- Несмотря на дождь, игра́ не была́ отменена. In spite of the rain, the game was not cancelled.
- Он вы́полнил э́ту зада́чу, несмотря на многочи́сленные препя́тствия. He did the work in spite of many obstacles.
- У него не получи́лось, несмотря на мой сове́т. He failed notwithstanding my advice.
- Моя́ ма́ма всегда улыба́ется, несмотря на нева́жное здоро́вье. My mother is always very cheerful in spite of poor health.
- Несмотря на все тру́дности, Том с э́тим спра́вился. Tom did it in spite of all the difficulties.
- Несмотря на все недоста́тки, его все лю́бят. Despite all his faults, everybody likes him.
- Несмотря на то что бы́ло очень поздно, он продо́лжил рабо́ту. Although it was very late, he kept working.
- Он вы́полнил э́ту зада́чу, несмотря на мно́жество препя́тствий. He did the work in spite of many obstacles.
- Он никогда не говори́т спасибо, несмотря на всё, что я для него сде́лал. He never says thanks in spite of all that I've done for him.
- Несмотря на ста́рость, он здоро́в. Even though he's very old, he's healthy.
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