How is the word нельзя translated from Russian to English

English translation
mustn't
verb

Сокращение от «must not»; выражает запрет.

Short form of "must not"; used to forbid something.

Examples with “нельзя”

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  • Нельзя трогать свежую краску. — You mustn't touch the wet paint.

  • Нам нельзя рассказывать ей про сюрприз. — We mustn't tell her about the surprise.

  • Посетителям нельзя кормить животных. — Visitors mustn't feed the animals.

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