отдали

This is the 2394th most frequent Russian word.


отдали

"Отдали" means "gave back" or "returned" in English.


The word 'отдали' here implies the act of transferring the books to the library's possession.

Мы отдали книги в библиотеку.

We returned the books to the library.


'Отдали' here denotes showing a form of respect, specifically through a formal military gesture.

Солдаты отдали честь командиру.

The soldiers saluted the commander.


In this sentence, 'отдали' conveys arranging and carrying out the act of the daughter's marriage as per societal customs.

Родители отдали дочь замуж.

The parents gave their daughter away in marriage.