уволили

This is the 17673rd most frequent Russian word.


уволили

"Fired" or "dismissed."


Here 'уволили' is used in the past tense, plural form, indicating an action done by someone (management or employer) to terminate employment.

Мою подругу вчера уволили с работы.

Yesterday, my friend was fired from her job.


In this sentence, 'уволить' is in the infinitive form used as part of a conditional clause, indicating the possibility of termination of employment.

Если они не исправят ошибки, их могут уволить.

If they don't correct the mistakes, they may be fired.


Here 'уволит' is used in the future tense, singular form, referring to the intent or plan of the speaker to terminate someone's employment.

Начальник сказал, что уволит виновного сотрудника.

The manager said he would fire the guilty employee.