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No. 14,333 in Russian

откладывать

"To postpone" or "to put aside."

In a sentence

  • Я всегда откладываю деньги на отпуск.

    I always save money for vacation.

    Here, 'откладывать' is used in the sense of 'to save' or 'to put aside' funds.

  • Не стоит откладывать это важное дело на потом.

    You shouldn't postpone this important matter for later.

    Here, 'откладывать' means 'to postpone' or 'to delay' an action or decision.

  • Птица откладывает яйца в гнездо.

    The bird lays eggs in the nest.

    In this sentence, 'откладывать' refers to 'laying' eggs, indicating placing or depositing something.

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