Russian Word of the Day
обещать
a-BE-shat' • verb — 20th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to promise; to say that you will definitely do something
Examples
- Я обещал прийти вовремя.
(I promised to come on time.) - Она обещает помочь мне с проектом.
(She promises to help me with the project.) - Не обещай того, чего не можешь сделать.
(Don't promise what you can't do.)
Synonyms
- клясться
- заверять
This is a very common everyday verb used when making a promise or giving assurance. It can be used in both formal and informal situations.
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