ра́ди
- 1.
for the sake of, for
Я сде́лал э́то ра́ди тебя́.
I did it for your sake.
Takes the genitive; slightly formal or emphatic.
- 2.
for, for the sake of
Он сказа́л э́то ра́ди шу́тки.
He said it as a joke.
Indicates the aim or purpose of an action.
Usage info
- For the Sake of (a Person or Relationship)
This is the most common usage. It signifies doing something to benefit, please, or avoid harming someone.
Russian: Он сделал э́то ра́ди меня.
English: He did it for my sake.
(He did it to benefit me or because of me).
Russian: Ра́ди бо́га, не опа́здывай!
English: For God's sake, don't be late!
(A very common phrase expressing a desperate plea).
Russian: Я прощу́ тебя́ ра́ди на́ших дете́й.
English: I will forgive you for the sake of our children.
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Examples
Ради бо́га, переста́нь пла́кать.
In the name of mercy, stop crying.
Я делаю э́ту рабо́ту бесплатно, просто ради удово́льствия от её выполне́ния.
I do this work for free, simply for the pleasure of doing it.
Typical usagePRO
Purpose and motivation
ра́ди кого́/чего́
for the sake of; for
то́лько ра́ди (кого́/чего́)
only for; just for
всё ра́ди (кого́/чего́)
anything for
не ра́ди де́нег
not for the money
Everyday motives
ра́ди интере́са
out of curiosity
ра́ди сме́ха
for laughs; just for fun
ра́ди прили́чия
for form’s sake; to be polite
ра́ди вы́годы
for gain; out of self-interest
Values and greater causes
ра́ди любви́
for love’s sake
ра́ди ми́ра
for the sake of peace
ра́ди здоро́вья
for one’s health
ра́ди де́ла
for the sake of the cause/work
Word familyра́диPRO
- ра́диfor the sake of; for
- радиа́торradiator; radiator; heat sink
- радиа́цияradiation
- радиацио́нныйradiation
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