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used to show purpose
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When to use for
为了工作
为了上学
作为晚餐
出售
为了好玩
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used to show purpose
used before a verb to show purpose
more explicit purpose phrase
formal way to show purpose
formal phrase meaning with the intention of achieving
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used to show purpose
This tool is for cutting paper.
Этот инструмент для резки бумаги.
I left early to catch the train.
Я ушёл рано, чтобы успеть на поезд.
more explicit purpose phrase
She studied hard in order to pass the exam.
Она много училась для того, чтобы сдать экзамен.
formal way to show purpose
He spoke quietly so as to avoid waking the baby.
Он говорил тихо, с тем чтобы не разбудить ребёнка.
formal phrase meaning with the intention of achieving
They bought land with a view to building houses.
Они купили землю с целью построить дома.
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| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
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How to pronounce for and what this word means
for translation: для. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce for
/fɔː/
for translation
для
for examples
I bought a gift for my teacher.
for transcription
/fɔː/, /fɚ/
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used to show purpose
for pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
for is pronounced as /fɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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I bought a gift for my teacher. Translation: Я купил подарок для моего учителя.
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