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ра́ди

often used word (top 1,000)
  • 1.

    for the sake of (formal)

Usage 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.

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Examples

Typical usage

  • 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

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  • editkurali edited related words 5 months ago.
  • Sinjin edited usage info 7 months ago.
  • Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
  • Kevin Ding edited translation and usage info 1 year ago.

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