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Monday, April 13, 2026

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ответить

to answer, reply, respond

[ah-TVYEH-teet']

The man has answered the letter.

Он отвéтил на письмó.
He answered the letter.
Отвéть за меня на экзáмене, а?
Please help me get an answer at the exam, ok?
Онa отвéтилa мне злóм на добрoту́.
She reacted inadequately to my kindness.
Écли меня́ учи́тель спрóсит - я отвéчу
If the teacher asks me, I'll give an answer.
Ты у меня́ отвéтишь за разби́тое стеклó!
You'll assume all the responsibility for the broken glass!

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