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ра́ди
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for the sake of (formal)
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- 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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- Ради бо́га, переста́нь пла́кать.In the name of mercy, stop crying.
- Иску́сство ради иску́сства.Art for art's sake.
- Ради всего свято́го.For heavens sake.
- Они остава́лись в бра́ке ради свои́х дете́й.They stayed married for the sake of their children.
- Я делаю э́ту рабо́ту бесплатно, просто ради удово́льствия от её выполне́ния.I do this work for free, simply for the pleasure of doing it.
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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.
