No. 913 in Ukrainian
діють
"Діють" in English means "act" or "operate."
In a sentence
Їхні правила діють з початку року.
Their rules have been in effect since the beginning of the year.
In this context, "діють" signifies 'are in effect' or 'are enforced', related to rules or regulations.
Вони активно діють заради допомоги нужденним.
They actively act to help those in need.
Here, "діють" means 'act' or 'operate', referring to taking proactive measures.
Ці інгредієнти діють позитивно на здоров’я.
These ingredients have a positive effect on health.
In this case, "діють" denotes 'have an effect' or 'influence', referring to causing an impact.
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