ра́ди
often used word (top 1,000)
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for the sake of (formal)
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
- Чего ради ты отка́зывался от приёма лекарств?Why on earth did you resist taking medicine?
- Мы изуча́ем про́шлое ради бу́дущего.We study the past for the sake of the future.
- Ради бо́га, переста́нь пла́кать.In the name of mercy, stop crying.
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editkurali edited related words 4 months ago.
Sinjin edited usage info 7 months ago.
Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
