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про́сто

  • 1.

    it is simple, it is easy, simply

  • 2.

    just, just only, only

Examples

Typical usage

  • Basic “just/simply” in statements

    • прoсто + инфинити́в

      it’s simple to...; just to...

    • прoсто не + глагóл

      just doesn’t/didn’t...

    • прoсто хотéть + инфинити́в

      to just want to...

    • прoсто оши́бка

      just a mistake

  • Reasons and purpose

    • прoсто потому́, что ...

      simply because...

    • прoсто что́бы + инфинити́в

      just to (do something)

    • прoсто тáк

      for no reason; just because

    • прoсто для удо́бства

      just for convenience

  • Directives/softening commands

    • Прoсто + императи́в

      just + imperative (softens a command)

    • Прoсто не + императи́в

      just don’t + verb

    • Прoсто скажи́

      just say it

    • Прoсто попробу́й

      just give it a try

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  • Тостада edited related words 2 years ago.
  • anonymous edited translation 7 years ago.
  • Michel edited stress 7 years ago.