Russian Word of the Day
думать
/DU-mat'/ • verb — 9th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to think; to have an opinion or to consider something
Examples
- Я думаю, это хорошая идея.
(I think that's a good idea.) - Подумай перед ответом.
(Think before you answer.) - Он часто думает о своём будущем.
(He often thinks about his future.)
Synonyms
- размышлять
- мыслить
- считать
Use думать to express opinion or the act of thinking. Common constructions: думать + что (think that), думать о + noun (think about). The verb has imperfective aspect; use подумать for a single completed act of thinking or considering.
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