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How do you say "to use" in Russian?
использовать
ispolʹzovatʹ
In Russian, "to use" is использовать.
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Pronunciation
Say ees-pahl-zuh-VAHT, stress on the fourth syllable. The 'is' at start is brief.
Writing and usage
Twelve letters: использовать. The prefix ис- means to use. The root пол comes from utilization.
Example sentence
Используй карандаш, чтобы писать.
Use the pencil to write.
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How to remember использовать
Ispolzovatь means to use - from iz (to use) and polz (benefit/use), using something for benefit.
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Questions about использовать
How do you say "to use" in Russian?
In Russian, "to use" is использовать. It is a noun.
How is использовать written in Russian?
Twelve letters: использовать. The prefix ис- means to use. The root пол comes from utilization.
How is использовать used in a sentence?
Use использовать as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Используй карандаш, чтобы писать. (Use the pencil to write.).
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