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смени́ть

verb, perfective
Partner сменя́ть
somewhat often used word (#2882)

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change

Also: supersede, replace, relieve, take place, exchange

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Я смени́л флаг. I changed the flag.
Я смени́л замок на свое́й двери. I changed the lock on my door.
Я смени́л ме́сто рабо́ты. I've changed my job.
Я смени́л руба́шку. I changed my shirt.
Мне надо смени́ть э́ту повя́зку. I need to change that bandage.
Он уе́хал в Атами, чтобы смени́ть атмосфе́ру. He went to Atami for a change of air.
Я хочу́ смени́ть рабо́ту. I want to change jobs.
После того́, как он смени́л рабо́ту, его дохо́д упа́л. His income has been reduced after he changed his job.
Том смени́л и́мя. Tom changed his name.
Леопа́рд не мо́жет смени́ть свои́ пятна. A leopard can't change its spots.