How is the word то есть translated from Russian to English

Ставится, когда поясняют или поправляют сказанное.

Used to explain or correct what you just said.

phrase
English translation
I mean

Examples with “то есть”

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  • То есть он на самом деле не виноват. I mean, it wasn't really his fault.

  • Мы выезжаем в шесть, то есть в семь. We leave at six, I mean seven.

  • Он говорит «то есть» почти перед каждым предложением. He says "I mean" before almost every sentence.

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FAQ about “то есть”

How is “то есть” translated from Russian?
“то есть” translates into English as “I mean”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “то есть” mean?
Meaning of “то есть”: Ставится, когда поясняют или поправляют сказанное. In English — “I mean”.
What part of speech is “то есть”?
“то есть” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “то есть”?
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