No. 523 in Russian
значит
"Means" or "signifies."
In a sentence
Это значит, что нужно подождать.
This means that we need to wait.
In this sentence, 'значит' is used to indicate a clarification or conclusion based on previous statements.
Что это значит?
What does this mean?
'Значит' here is used as part of a question to inquire about the significance or interpretation of something.
Ты устал, значит, тебе нужно отдохнуть.
You are tired, therefore, you need to rest.
'Значит' in this instance serves to connect two clauses, showing a logical consequence or deduction.
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