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Russian word of the day: Пристально

Jun 08, 2022 (see all)
при́стально
[ prées-tal'-na ]
intently, fixedly, closely, narrowly

Morphemic analysis

пристально
root: пристальн
ending: о

Etymology

пристать [при + стать] - to adhere/stick [prefix meaning approaching + to take a stand]

Examples

  • Он при́стально вгля́дывался в фотогра́фию, пыта́ясь опозна́ть ли́ца на ней.

    on prées-tal'-na vglyá-dy-val-sya f fa-ta-grá-fee-yu, py-tá-yas' a-paz-nát' lée-tsa na nyeî

    He stared at the photograph intently, trying to identify the faces in it.

  • Мы при́стально следи́м за разви́тием ситуа́ции.

    my prées-tal'-na slee-déem za raz-vée-ree-yem see-tu-á-tsee-ee

    We are closely monitoring the development of the situation.

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