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No. 14,931 in Russian

поделать

"To do" or "to make" (often used with "что" to mean "to do about [something]").

In a sentence

  • Что поделать, если обстоятельства сложились таким образом?

    What can be done if the circumstances have unfolded this way?

    Expression of inevitability and acceptance in a rhetorical question.

  • Ты можешь что-нибудь тут поделать?

    Can you do something here?

    Inquiry about someone's ability to take action or make improvements.

  • Ну что поделать, дождь идёт каждый день!

    Well, what can be done, it's raining every day!

    Expression of resignation and acceptance of an unchangeable situation.

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