How is the word позволить себе translated from Russian to English

Наличие достаточных денег на что-либо; форма глагола afford.

Having enough money for something; form of afford.

verb
English translation
Affording

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  • Позволить себе аренду в этом городе трудно. Affording rent in this city is difficult.

  • Ему тяжело позволить себе ежемесячные платежи. He is having trouble affording the monthly payments.

  • Она переживает, сможет ли позволить себе школу для сына. She worries about affording her son's school fees.

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How is “позволить себе” translated from Russian?
“позволить себе” translates into English as “Affording”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “позволить себе” mean?
Meaning of “позволить себе”: Наличие достаточных денег на что-либо; форма глагола afford. In English — “Affording”.
What part of speech is “позволить себе”?
“позволить себе” is a verb.
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