Russian Word of the Day
думать
DU-mat' • verb — 7th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to think; to consider or have an opinion
Examples
- Я думаю о том, что сказать.
(I'm thinking about what to say.) - Ты думаешь, это хорошая идея?
(Do you think this is a good idea?) - Он долго думал, прежде чем ответить.
(He thought for a long time before answering.)
Synonyms
- размышлять
- мыслить
Думать is the common verb for 'to think' in many contexts: mental processes, opinions, planning. Use думать for general thinking and opinions (e.g., Я думаю...), размышлять for more deliberate reflection, and мыслить in more formal or abstract contexts.
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