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Russian Dictionary

Гадать

Pronunciation gah-DAHT'

Translation

gadat — to tell fortunes, to guess

Context & Examples

Она любила гадать на картах Таро.

She loved to tell fortunes with Tarot cards.

Не стоит гадать, лучше спросить прямо.

There's no point guessing, it's better to ask directly.

Cultural Note 🇷🇺

In Russian culture, гадание (fortune-telling) is especially popular around the Christmas season (Svyatki), when young women traditionally tell fortunes about their future husbands using mirrors, wax, or cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Гадать" mean in Russian?

"Гадать" translates to "gadat — to tell fortunes, to guess" in English. It is pronounced as "gah-DAHT'".

How do you pronounce "Гадать"?

The pronunciation of "Гадать" is: gah-DAHT'

How to use "Гадать" in a sentence?

Example: "Она любила гадать на картах Таро." which translates to "She loved to tell fortunes with Tarot cards.". Another example: "Не стоит гадать, лучше спросить прямо." — "There's no point guessing, it's better to ask directly.".

What is the cultural significance of "Гадать" in Russia?

In Russian culture, гадание (fortune-telling) is especially popular around the Christmas season (Svyatki), when young women traditionally tell fortunes about their future husbands using mirrors, wax, or cards.

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