How is the word ругать translated from Russian to English

English translation
scold
verb

Сердито выговаривать провинившемуся.

To speak angrily to someone who did wrong.

Examples with “ругать”

See how the word “ругать” is used in sentences

  • Мать его отругала. — His mother scolded him.

  • Не ругай мальчика из-за одной ошибки. — Don't scold the boy for one mistake.

  • Учителя редко ругают нас за опоздания. — Teachers rarely scold us for being late.

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