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ра́ди
Often used word (top 1,000)
for the sake of (formal)
Info: 1. 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. 2
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- Как я могу́ поже́ртвовать собой ради того́, во что не ве́рю?How can I sacrifice myself for something I don't believe in?
- Они остава́лись в бра́ке ради свои́х дете́й.They stayed married for the sake of their children.
- Патрио́ты всегда говоря́т о сме́рти за свою́ страну́, но никогда об уби́йстве ради свое́й страны.Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country.
- Иску́сство ради иску́сства.Art for art's sake.
- Зна́ешь, ради твои́х прекра́сных глаз я готов на все.You know I'd do anything for your beautiful eyes.
- Ради Бо́га.For heavens sake.
- Почему бы тебе ради разнообразия не сходи́ть пообе́дать со мной?Why don't you dine out with me for a change?
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