dalton wrote:
Ведь

I still have not figured out this word. There does not seem to be an English equivalent.
ведь has a few meanings. It's one of those words like "же" that really don't have an english equivalent.

One meaning is "you see, you know; why; after all"

она все покупает новые платья, ведь она очень богата — she is always buying new dresses - she is very rich, you know

ведь он знаток — he is an expert, you see

A second meaning is "is it not?, will you not?; is it?, will you?"

ведь он дома? — he is at home, isn't he?

ведь уже поздно? — it is late, isn't it?

ведь это неправда? — it is not true, is it?


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