No. 9,218 in Russian
смотря
"Смотря" means "depending on" or "it depends."
In a sentence
Смотря на дождь, я решил остаться дома.
Looking at the rain, I decided to stay home.
Here, 'смотря' is used as a gerund of the verb 'смотреть', meaning 'looking'. It implies observing something as the cause of the decision made.
Мы пойдём гулять, смотря на погоду.
We will go for a walk, depending on the weather.
In this sentence, 'смотря' is used idiomatically to mean 'depending on'. It indicates conditional decision-making based on circumstances.
Смотря на ситуацию, лучше подождать.
Considering the situation, it is better to wait.
Here, 'смотря' conveys a meaning akin to 'considering' or 'taking into account'. It introduces the reason for the suggested action.
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