ведь

/ved'/

Description of ведь

Ведь is an emphatic word used to add an emotional reason, remind of the obvious, appeal to common sense, or seek confirmation.

1.

because

It's time to go home because it's already late.

Я верю тебе, ты ведь никогда не врёшь.

I believe you because you never lie.

They left early because the kids were waiting for them at home.

I'm happy because I have you.

2.

after all

You should forgive him – he's your brother, after all.

The girl deserved it – she worked so hard, after all.

Of course I'm worried about her – after all, she's my sister.

Let him decide for himself – after all, it's his life.

Why would you do/say that? He's a human, after all.

3.

right

You will help us, right?

He knows Russian, right?

They knew about it, didn't they?

You are coming to see us, right?

4.

only

Не обижайся. Я ведь пошутил.

Don't be offended — I was only joking.

Real-life examples for ведь

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В 2019 эксперты прогнозируют увеличение турпотока, ведь уже к марту количество ранних бронирований выросло на 20%.

In 2019, experts predict an increase in tourist traffic, because by March the number of early bookings had increased by 20%.

«Сочи» тоже на позитиве, ведь на днях прервалась серия из 12 поражений, южане обыграли «Локомотив» (4:3 ОТ).

Sochi is also on the positive side, because the other day a series of 12 defeats was interrupted, the southerners beat Lokomotiv (4:3 OT).

"В данном случае никакой "показухи" нет, ведь когда войска поднимают по тревоге, всегда все огрехи видны и можно выявить реальные ошибки", — отметил эксперт.

"In this case, there is no "window dressing", because when troops are alerted, all the flaws are always visible and real mistakes can be identified," the expert noted.

RIA Novosti

А вот, если вы практически не бываете дома, в одиночестве ваш черный друг может не на шутку затосковать, ведь эти собачки более других нуждаются в тепле и внимании.

But if you are practically never at home, your black friend can get really bored alone, because these dogs need warmth and attention more than others.