Translation of rather into Russian
Adverb
preference
preferably or instead- I would rather go to the movies..Я бы скорее пошел в кино
degree
- The movie was rather interesting.Фильм был довольно интересным.
Adjective
degree
- The movie was rather interesting, but not amazing.Фильм был весьма интересным, но не выдающимся.
obsolete
- The rather king was known for his wisdom.Прежний король был известен своей мудростью.
Expressions with rather: examples in English and translations in Russian
Synonyms and analogies of rather in English
Examples of rather in a sentence
He'd rather read a book than watch TV. The book was rather dull. He was rather pleased with the results. The painting is a replica, or rather, a very good imitation. He is a friend, or rather, an acquaintance from work. She didn't fail, rather she learned a lot from the experience.
It's not a small house, rather it's quite spacious. The weather was rather chilly for a summer day. Her performance was rather good, but not outstanding. The rather prince was admired for his leadership. Historians wrote about the rather queen's reign.
early growth
- The rathe flowers appeared before the first frost.Ранние цветы появились до первых заморозков.
eagerness
- His rathe response to the call was commendable.Его быстрая реакция на вызов заслуживала похвалы.
Translations of "rather" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Their success shouldn't evoke jaundice, but rather inspire those around them.
Их успех не должен вызывать зависть, а скорее вдохновлять окружающих.
Changing the strategy now seems late in the day and rather desperate.
Менять стратегию сейчас кажется уже слишком поздно и довольно отчаянно.
Our teeth are rather large and usually lean on one another.
Наши зубы достаточно крупные и обычно примыкают друг к другу.
We'd rather keep it in the family than talk to the press.
Мы лучше оставим это в семье, чем будем говорить с журналистами.
This restaurant is rather popular among locals for its delicious food.
Этот ресторан весьма популярен среди местных жителей благодаря своей вкусной еде.
Or rather, their services are often even the worst quality.
А точнее, их услуги нередко бывают даже худшего качества.
Last night or rather this morning I had a very strange dream.
Этой ночью, вернее под утро, мне приснился странный сон.
Rotations among the flying personnel were rather big at that time.
Ротация, текучесть кадров в то время была очень высокой.
Other translations for rather:
- предпочтительноadv.
rather: Examples and translations in context
The tears do not signify sadness but rather joy and hope.
Слезы не означают печаль, а скорее радость и надежду.
They would much rather be alone than surrounded by bad company.
Они скорее будут одни, чем в окружении плохой компании.
However, in other spheres they can rather act as competitors.
Однако в иных сферах они скорее могут выступать как конкуренты.
The most effective sites rather similar programs, than in brochures.
Эффективные сайты скорее похожи на программы, чем на брошюры.
The color should not be too bright, but rather neutral.
Цвет не должен быть слишком ярким, а скорее нейтральным.
Conscription rather constitutes a solution to the dilution of social cohesion.
Скорее, военная служба представляет собой решение разжижения социальной сплоченности.
As for the other characters, they rather played neutral.
Что касается других персонажей, то они скорее сыграли нейтрально.
I have been having a rather strange and perhaps unwise experience lately.
Недавно со мной произошел скорее странный и возможно глупый случай.
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