Менять - translation, pronunciation and examples
change
replace item
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When to use менять
менять одежду
менять обувь
менять наряд
менять рубашку
менять куртку
менять usage examples
After the walk in the rain, I change into dry shoes as soon as I get home.
После прогулки под дождём я люблю менять мокрую обувь на сухую, как только прихожу домой.
In spring I change the curtains to light cotton ones to make the room brighter.
Весной я люблю менять шторы на лёгкие хлопковые, чтобы комната стала светлее.
Similar words
general verb 'to change/replace' — used for items, habits, plans; can indicate ongoing process
perfective counterpart of 'менять' — emphasizes a one-time, completed replacement or exchange
to replace or switch to something/someone, often a change of role, position, or clothing; emphasizes transition to a new one
to substitute one thing completely for another — direct replacement
has two meanings: 'to alter/change' (rules, behavior) and 'to be unfaithful' (to cheat/betray someone)
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менять belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
менять synonyms
What's the difference between менять / поменять / сменить / заменить / изменять / переодеться
general verb 'to change/replace' — used for items, habits, plans; can indicate ongoing process
I want to change the old furniture for new.
Я хочу менять старую мебель на новую.
perfective counterpart of 'менять' — emphasizes a one-time, completed replacement or exchange
Change the light bulb, it's burned out.
Поменяй лампочку, она перегорела.
to replace or switch to something/someone, often a change of role, position, or clothing; emphasizes transition to a new one
He changed his clothes before going out.
Он сменил одежду перед выходом.
to substitute one thing completely for another — direct replacement
You need to replace the battery in the remote.
Нужно заменить батарею в пульте.
has two meanings: 'to alter/change' (rules, behavior) and 'to be unfaithful' (to cheat/betray someone)
He changed the class schedule. / She cheated on him.
Он изменил расписание занятий. / Она изменила ему.
to change one's clothes — exclusively about clothing
I need to change clothes before the meeting.
Надо переодеться перед встречей.
to update or renew something to make it modern or current (software, interface, wardrobe)
You need to update the app to the latest version.
Нужно обновить приложение до последней версии.
to move something to a different place; rearranging furniture or objects
We moved the sofa by the window.
Мы переставили диван у окна.
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How to pronounce менять and what this word means
менять translation: change. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce менять
[mʲɪˈnʲatʲ]
менять translation
change
менять examples
Das Wetter kann sich schnell ändern.
менять transcription
[mʲɪˈnʲatʲ]
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Questions about this word
менять meaning: what does it mean?
заменять один предмет на другой
менять pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
менять is pronounced as [mʲɪˈnʲatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
менять definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Wetter kann sich schnell ändern. Translation: Погода может быстро меняться.
Is менять part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?
Yes, менять (change) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is менять part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, менять (change) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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