How is the word отговаривать translated from Russian to English

Пытаться помешать кому-то что-то сделать.

To try to stop someone from doing something.

verb
English translation
Discourage

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  • Высокие цены отбивают у людей охоту покупать. High prices discourage people from buying.

  • Не позволяй одной неудаче тебя обескуражить. Don't let one failure discourage you.

  • Родители отговаривали меня от переезда за границу. My parents discouraged me from moving abroad.

  • Плохая новость обескуражила всю команду. The bad news discouraged the whole team.

  • Постарайся мягко его отговорить. Try to discourage him gently.

  • Долгое ожидание вас обескураживает? Does the long wait discourage you?

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FAQ about “отговаривать”

How is “отговаривать” translated from Russian?
“отговаривать” translates into English as “Discourage”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “отговаривать” mean?
Meaning of “отговаривать”: Пытаться помешать кому-то что-то сделать. In English — “Discourage”.
What part of speech is “отговаривать”?
“отговаривать” is a verb.
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