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How is the word Были translated from Russian to English

Используется с глаголом, чтобы показать действие или состояние, продолжающееся до сих пор

Used with a verb to show an action or state continuing until now

verb
English translation
Have been

Examples with “Были”

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  • Я ждал уже час. — I have been waiting for an hour.

  • Ты учился всю ночь? — Have you been studying all night?

  • Она работает здесь с прошлого года. — She has been working here since last year.

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FAQ about “Были”

How is “Были” translated from Russian?
“Были” translates into English as “Have been”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “Были” mean?
Meaning of “Были”: Используется с глаголом, чтобы показать действие или состояние, продолжающееся до сих пор In English — “Have been”.
What part of speech is “Были”?
“Были” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “Были”?
Example sentences with “Были” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “Были”?
Add “Были” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.