No. 5,609 in Russian
потребовал
"Потребовал" means "demanded" in English.
In a sentence
Он потребовал от своего сотрудника отчета.
He demanded a report from his employee.
In this context, "потребовал" is used to indicate a forceful request or demand directed at another person.
Кризис потребовал немедленных действий от правительства.
The crisis demanded immediate actions from the government.
Here, "потребовал" is used to specify a situation or event necessitating some action, implying urgency or importance.
Она потребовала объяснений за его поведение.
She demanded explanations for his behavior.
In this example, "потребовала" (feminine form) shows a personal insistence on receiving clarification or justification.
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