наказать

This is the 13420th most frequent Russian word.


наказать

To punish.


The verb 'наказать' is used here to mean punishing someone for their actions, demonstrating its application in formal and disciplinary contexts.

Учитель решил наказать ученика за нарушение правил.

The teacher decided to punish the student for rule-breaking.


In this case, 'наказать' conveys a general life situation where discipline is necessary, emphasizing corrective measures rather than harsh punishment.

Родители часто должны наказывать детей за плохое поведение.

Parents often have to discipline children for bad behavior.


Here, 'наказать' illustrates applying consequences to educate or correct behavior within a team setting.

Его ошибка в игре привела к тому, что тренер наказал весь состав команды.

His mistake in the game led the coach to impose discipline on the whole team.