How is the word отдать должное translated from Russian to English

Обойтись с человеком справедливо.

To treat a person justly.

phrase
English translation
To be fair to

Examples with “отдать должное”

See how the word “отдать должное” is used in sentences

  • Надо отдать ей должное — она старалась. To be fair to her, she tried.

Learn отдать должное in the VibeLing app

It helps you remember the word through examples, audio and spaced repetition.

How to learn Russian words with VibeLing

  • Your own vocabulary

    Learn the words you actually need

  • A ready-made word card

    Translation, examples and audio appear on their own

  • We help you not forget

    We bring words back to practice at the right moment

Download for free

Start today — feel the difference in a month

Add real-life words — VibeLing reinforces them until they become automatic.

FAQ about “отдать должное”

How is “отдать должное” translated from Russian?
“отдать должное” translates into English as “To be fair to”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “отдать должное” mean?
Meaning of “отдать должное”: Обойтись с человеком справедливо. In English — “To be fair to”.
What part of speech is “отдать должное”?
“отдать должное” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “отдать должное”?
Example sentences with “отдать должное” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “отдать должное”?
Add “отдать должное” 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.