Выигрывать
Pronunciation
vyi-GRY-vat'
Translation
vyigryvat — to win (imperfective)
Context & Examples
Он часто выигрывает в шахматы.
He often wins at chess.
Выигрывать в лотерею — большая редкость.
Winning the lottery is very rare.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian culture, the verb 'выигрывать' is often used in contexts of competitions, lotteries, and debates, emphasizing the process of achieving victory rather than the final result. It's also common in sports, but note that the perfective 'выиграть' is used for a single completed win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Выигрывать" mean in Russian?
"Выигрывать" translates to "vyigryvat — to win (imperfective)" in English. It is pronounced as "vyi-GRY-vat'".
How do you pronounce "Выигрывать"?
The pronunciation of "Выигрывать" is: vyi-GRY-vat'
How to use "Выигрывать" in a sentence?
Example: "Он часто выигрывает в шахматы." which translates to "He often wins at chess.". Another example: "Выигрывать в лотерею — большая редкость." — "Winning the lottery is very rare.".
What is the cultural significance of "Выигрывать" in Russia?
In Russian culture, the verb 'выигрывать' is often used in contexts of competitions, lotteries, and debates, emphasizing the process of achieving victory rather than the final result. It's also common in sports, but note that the perfective 'выиграть' is used for a single completed win.