Usages of раз
Новая грамматическая тема: союз «раз уж» помогает показать, что раз что-то уже решено или начато, следующий шаг кажется естественным.
New grammar topic: the conjunction “раз уж” helps show that since something has already been decided or started, the next step seems natural.
Раз ты устал, тебе лучше лечь спать пораньше.
Since you are tired, you’d better go to bed a little earlier.
Раз ты уже дома, помоги мне донести коробку до кухни.
Since you're already home, help me carry the box to the kitchen.
Раз тебе всё равно нужно написать преподавательнице, спроси заодно про зачёт.
Since you need to write to the teacher anyway, ask about the pass/fail test at the same time.
Раз вы уже приехали в центр, зайдите в булочную за хлебом.
Since you have already come to the center, stop by the bakery for bread.
Раз дождь закончился, давай хотя бы немного погуляем у реки.
Since the rain has stopped, let’s at least walk by the river a little.
Раз мы уже всё уладили, давай вечером спокойно поужинаем дома.
Since we have already settled everything, let’s have dinner calmly at home this evening.
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