No. 2,491 in Russian
признать
"Признать" means "to recognize, admit, or acknowledge."
In a sentence
Он признал свою ошибку.
He admitted his mistake.
The word "признать" is used here to mean "to admit" or "acknowledge" something, often related to one's fault or error.
Эта книга признана лучшей в своем жанре.
This book is recognized as the best in its genre.
Here, "признать" implies "to recognize" or "acknowledge" officially or publicly.
Ему пришлось признать поражение.
He had to admit defeat.
In this sentence, "признать" involves conceding or acknowledging a loss or failure, showing acceptance.
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