Выбираться
Pronunciation
vy-bee-RAHT'sya
Translation
vybiratsya — to get out, to extricate oneself
Context & Examples
Мы долго выбирались из пробки.
We were stuck in traffic for a long time before getting out.
Из этой ситуации ему было трудно выбраться.
It was hard for him to get out of this situation.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The verb 'выбираться' is often used in everyday Russian to describe the effort of extracting oneself from a jam, whether literal (traffic) or figurative (a difficult situation), and it emphasizes the struggle or time required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Выбираться" mean in Russian?
"Выбираться" translates to "vybiratsya — to get out, to extricate oneself" in English. It is pronounced as "vy-bee-RAHT'sya".
How do you pronounce "Выбираться"?
The pronunciation of "Выбираться" is: vy-bee-RAHT'sya
How to use "Выбираться" in a sentence?
Example: "Мы долго выбирались из пробки." which translates to "We were stuck in traffic for a long time before getting out.". Another example: "Из этой ситуации ему было трудно выбраться." — "It was hard for him to get out of this situation.".
What is the cultural significance of "Выбираться" in Russia?
The verb 'выбираться' is often used in everyday Russian to describe the effort of extracting oneself from a jam, whether literal (traffic) or figurative (a difficult situation), and it emphasizes the struggle or time required.