Грабить
Pronunciation
GRAH-beet'
Translation
grabit — to rob/to loot
Context & Examples
Они пытались грабить банк, но полиция их поймала.
They tried to rob a bank, but the police caught them.
Мародеры начали грабить магазины после землетрясения.
Looters started looting stores after the earthquake.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The verb 'грабить' is commonly used in crime reports and historical accounts of looting. It can also appear figuratively, e.g., in business contexts to mean 'overcharge' or 'rip off', though 'обдирать' is more common for that.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Грабить" mean in Russian?
"Грабить" translates to "grabit — to rob/to loot" in English. It is pronounced as "GRAH-beet'".
How do you pronounce "Грабить"?
The pronunciation of "Грабить" is: GRAH-beet'
How to use "Грабить" in a sentence?
Example: "Они пытались грабить банк, но полиция их поймала." which translates to "They tried to rob a bank, but the police caught them.". Another example: "Мародеры начали грабить магазины после землетрясения." — "Looters started looting stores after the earthquake.".
What is the cultural significance of "Грабить" in Russia?
The verb 'грабить' is commonly used in crime reports and historical accounts of looting. It can also appear figuratively, e.g., in business contexts to mean 'overcharge' or 'rip off', though 'обдирать' is more common for that.