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No. 8,886 in Russian

приходится

"Приходится" means "to have to" or "to be forced to."

In a sentence

  • Мне приходится вставать рано, чтобы успеть на работу.

    I have to wake up early to get to work on time.

    Here, 'приходится' is used to express the necessity of an action that is out of the subject's preference or desire.

  • Когда идёт снег, водителям приходится быть осторожными.

    When it snows, drivers have to be cautious.

    This usage of 'приходится' indicates an obligation or necessity dictated by external conditions.

  • Ему приходится изучать новые темы для экзамена.

    He has to study new topics for the exam.

    'Приходится' in this sentence conveys the idea of a required action to achieve a specific goal.

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