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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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- Мы изуча́ем про́шлое ради бу́дущего.We study the past for the sake of the future.
- Зна́ешь, ради твои́х прекра́сных глаз я готов на все.You know I'd do anything for your beautiful eyes.
- Я делаю э́ту рабо́ту бесплатно, просто ради удово́льствия от её выполне́ния.I do this work for free, simply for the pleasure of doing it.
- Ради всего свято́го!For God's sake!
- Я хочу́ попа́сть в рай, но я не хочу́ ради э́того умира́ть.I want to go to heaven, but I don't want to die in order to get there.
- Ради Бо́га.For heavens sake.
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editkurali edited related words 1 month ago.
Sinjin edited usage info 4 months ago.
Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
