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Friday, February 21, 2025

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спросить

   
to ask, inquire, demand
[sprah-SEET']


"Спросить" means "to ask" in Russian


  • Он ве́жливо спроси́л моё и́мя.
  • He politely asked my name.
  • Я до́лжен спроси́ть разреше́ния у роди́телей.
  • I must ask permission from my parents.
  • С дво́рника спроси́ли за чистоту́ террито́рии.
  • The janitor had to answer for the cleanliness of the territory.
  • Не забу́дьте спроси́ть о здоро́вье Анны.
  • Don't forget to inquire after Anna's health.
  • Тури́сты спроси́ли доро́гу у прохо́жих.
  • The tourists asked passers-by for directions.

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