готовить

This is the 1736th most frequent Russian word.

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готовить

"Готовить" means "to prepare" or "to cook" in English.


In this sentence, 'готовить' is used in its literal sense, meaning to prepare or cook food.

Я люблю готовить вкусный ужин.

I enjoy cooking a delicious dinner.


Here, 'готовить' is used metaphorically, meaning to prepare or train someone for an event or situation.

Учитель готовит учеников к экзамену.

The teacher is preparing the students for the exam.


In this case, 'готовить' means to devise or create a plan, extending its meaning beyond the literal act of preparation.

Они начали готовить план реконструкции парка.

They began preparing the park reconstruction plan.