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How do you say "to return (put back)" in Russian?

вернуть

vernutʹ

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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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