No. 2,394 in Russian
отдали
"Отдали" means "gave back" or "returned" in English.
In a sentence
Мы отдали книги в библиотеку.
We returned the books to the library.
The word 'отдали' here implies the act of transferring the books to the library's possession.
Солдаты отдали честь командиру.
The soldiers saluted the commander.
'Отдали' here denotes showing a form of respect, specifically through a formal military gesture.
Родители отдали дочь замуж.
The parents gave their daughter away in marriage.
In this sentence, 'отдали' conveys arranging and carrying out the act of the daughter's marriage as per societal customs.
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