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Russian Dictionary

Говорят

Pronunciation ga-va-RYAT

Translation

govoryat — they say

Context & Examples

Говорят, что завтра будет дождь.

They say it will rain tomorrow.

Говорят, он очень умный.

People say he is very smart.

Cultural Note 🇷🇺

Говорят is often used as an impersonal construction in Russian to introduce rumors, hearsay, or general opinions, similar to 'they say' or 'it is said' in English.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Говорят" mean in Russian?

"Говорят" translates to "govoryat — they say" in English. It is pronounced as "ga-va-RYAT".

How do you pronounce "Говорят"?

The pronunciation of "Говорят" is: ga-va-RYAT

How to use "Говорят" in a sentence?

Example: "Говорят, что завтра будет дождь." which translates to "They say it will rain tomorrow.". Another example: "Говорят, он очень умный." — "People say he is very smart.".

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

Говорят is often used as an impersonal construction in Russian to introduce rumors, hearsay, or general opinions, similar to 'they say' or 'it is said' in English.

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