How is the word покорять translated from Russian to English

Силой захватывать власть над местом.

To take control of a place by force.

verb
English translation
conquer

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  • Рим покорил весь этот край. Rome conquered the whole region.

  • Армия планирует завоевать враждебную территорию. The army plans to conquer the enemy territory.

  • Она поборола страх полётов. She conquered her fear of flying.

  • Город был слишком хорошо защищён, чтобы его покорить. The city was too well defended to conquer.

  • Сможем ли мы покорить гору до заката? Can we conquer the mountain before sunset?

  • Ему понадобились годы, чтобы побороть застенчивость. It took him years to conquer his shyness.

  • Какая империя первой покорила эти острова? Which empire conquered these islands first?

  • Они надеются преодолеть свои страхи во время отступления. They hope to conquer their fears during the retreat.

  • Как ты поборол эту привычку? How did you conquer that habit?

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FAQ about “покорять”

How is “покорять” translated from Russian?
“покорять” translates into English as “conquer”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “покорять” mean?
Meaning of “покорять”: Силой захватывать власть над местом. In English — “conquer”.
What part of speech is “покорять”?
“покорять” is a verb.
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