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ра́ди
Often used word (top 1,000)
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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- Ради бо́га!For God's sake!
- Наде́юсь, они не ста́нут прибега́ть к наси́лию ради достиже́ния свои́х це́лей.I hope they don't resort to violence to accomplish their goals.
- Де́лать вы́бор — всегда означа́ет же́ртвовать, отка́зываться от одного ради друго́го.Making a choice always means making a sacrifice, giving up one thing for another.
- Чего ради ты отка́зывался от приёма лекарств?Why on earth did you resist taking medicine?
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editkurali edited related words 3 months ago.
Sinjin edited usage info 5 months ago.
Kevin Ding edited usage info 1 year ago.
