chtoby

ˈʂtobɨ

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Translation

in order to, so that

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Examples

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I came in order to help.

, перезвони́л.

Tell him to ring back.

успе́ть, .

Get up earlier so that you are on time.

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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 6: чтобы, она, о and 7 more words.