No. 584 in Russian
понимать
To understand.
In a sentence
Я понимаю, что ты имеешь в виду.
I understand what you mean.
This usage of 'понимать' conveys literal comprehension of someone's meaning or thoughts.
Она никогда не понимала математику.
She never understood mathematics.
In this sentence, 'понимать' expresses the grasping of knowledge or a subject matter.
Мы понимаем друг друга без слов.
We understand each other without words.
Here, 'понимать' demonstrates mutual understanding or emotional connection.
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