How is the word потребовать translated from Russian to English

Настойчиво и твёрдо попросить чего-то.

Asked for something firmly and forcefully.

verb
English translation
demanded

Examples with “потребовать”

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  • Толпа потребовала ответа. The crowd demanded an answer.

  • Она потребовала объяснений по поводу задержки. She demanded an explanation for the delay.

  • Она потребовала возврат денег за дефектный товар. She demanded a refund for the faulty product.

  • Ты действительно только что потребовал повышения зарплаты? Did you really just demanded a raise?

  • Он потребовал, чтобы мы завершили проект к пятнице. He demanded that we complete the project by Friday.

  • Он потребовал, чтобы они немедленно исправили проблему. He demanded that they fix the problem immediately.

  • Учитель потребовал тишины во время экзамена. The teacher demanded silence during the exam.

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FAQ about “потребовать”

How is “потребовать” translated from Russian?
“потребовать” translates into English as “demanded”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “потребовать” mean?
Meaning of “потребовать”: Настойчиво и твёрдо попросить чего-то. In English — “demanded”.
What part of speech is “потребовать”?
“потребовать” is a verb.
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