How is the word положить translated from Russian to English

English translation
Put down
phrase

Положить что-то на поверхность.

To place something on a surface.

Examples with “положить”

See how the word “положить” is used in sentences

  • Поставь коробку и отдохни. — Put down the box and rest.

  • Пожалуйста, положите книгу на стол. — Please put down the book on the table.

  • Она всегда пытается принизить меня на встречах. — She always tries to put me down in meetings.

  • Ветеринар вчера должен был усыпить старую собаку. — The vet had to put down the old dog yesterday.

  • Он положил свою сумку и снял обувь. — He put down his bag and took off his shoes.

  • Она аккуратно положила чашку с кофе. — She put down her coffee cup gently.

  • Почему ты принизил его перед всеми? — Why did you put him down in front of everyone?

  • Они решили усыпить его, чтобы облегчить его страдания. — They decided to put him down to ease his suffering.

  • Могу я поставить поднос здесь? — Can I put down the tray here?

  • Я положил ключи прямо у двери. — I put the keys down right by the door.

  • Хватит принижать других и начни поддерживать их. — Stop putting others down and start uplifting them.

  • Так трудно усыпить любимого питомца. — It's so difficult to put down a beloved pet.

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