No. 11,155 in Russian
готовимся
"Preparing ourselves" or "getting ready."
In a sentence
Мы готовимся к экзамену.
We are preparing for the exam.
In this sentence, 'готовимся' is used to express the act of preparing or getting ready for an event, specifically an exam.
Каждое утро мы готовимся к работе.
Every morning we get ready for work.
Here, 'готовимся' denotes the daily routine or process of getting ready for work, showing its use for habitual preparation.
Перед походом в горы мы долго готовимся.
Before the hike in the mountains, we prepare for a long time.
This usage of 'готовимся' highlights the emphasis on the duration and effort taken while preparing for a specific activity, like hiking.
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