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How do you say "to return (put back)" in Russian?
вернуть
vernutʹ
In Russian, "to return (put back)" is вернуть.
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Pronunciation
Say vehr-NOOT, stress on the second syllable. The 'ver' is clear and crisp.
Writing and usage
Seven letters: вернуть. The prefix вер- relates to turning or returning. Perfective form.
Example sentence
Верни мне мою книгу!
Return my book to me!
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How to remember вернуть
Vernutь means to return or put back - ver (turn/return) plus nut (ending), turning something back.
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Questions about вернуть
How do you say "to return (put back)" in Russian?
In Russian, "to return (put back)" is вернуть. It is a noun.
How is вернуть written in Russian?
Seven letters: вернуть. The prefix вер- relates to turning or returning. Perfective form.
How is вернуть used in a sentence?
Use вернуть as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Верни мне мою книгу! (Return my book to me!).
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