что́бы

very often used word (#59)

Translation

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1.

so that
so that
2.

in order to
in order to

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A good example is ручка which looks like
1. pen, ballpoint
2. handle, knob, grip
3. arm
4. arm rest

Usage Info

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Examples

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Я бегу как можно быстре́е, чтобы догна́ть его. I'm running as fast as I can to run him down.
Я бы хоте́л, чтобы они вы́ключили ра́дио. I wish they would turn off the radio.
Пожалуйста, подде́рживай ого́нь, чтобы не пога́с. Please keep the fire from going out.
Чтобы быть в ку́рсе собы́тий тебе следует чита́ть газе́ты. You should read the newspapers in order to keep up with the times.
Э́та зада́ча не настолько сло́жная, чтобы ты не мог её реши́ть. This problem is not so difficult that you can't solve it.
Тури́стам, чтобы найти́ доро́гу в лесу́, нужно брать с собой компас. Hikers need to carry a compass with them to find their way through the woods.
Я чита́ю ка́ждый день газе́ту, чтобы быть в ку́рсе собы́тий. I read a newspaper every day so that I may keep up with the time.
Ты бы вы́терпел, чтобы с тобой кто-нибудь так обраща́лся? Could you bear anyone to treat you like that?
Мне нужно зарабо́тать де́ньги, чтобы купи́ть персона́льный компью́тер. I have to make money to buy a personal computer.
Я не хоте́л, чтобы э́то случи́лось. I didn't want it to happen.

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