подчиняться

This is the 5507th most frequent Russian word.


подчиняться

To obey or submit.


The verb подчиняться translates to 'to obey' or 'to comply with'. In this sentence, it is used to express compliance with laws or rules.

Я всегда стараюсь подчиняться законам.

I always try to obey the laws.


Here подчиняться conveys the act of following or adhering to commands or demands made by an authority figure.

Он подчиняется требованиям начальника.

He complies with the boss's demands.


In this context, подчиняться is employed to indicate that one thing is subordinated to or should follow the stipulations of another, reflecting hierarchical adherence.

Местная политика должна подчиняться международным договорам.

Local policy must align with international agreements.