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Russian word of the day: Прозевать

Oct 26, 2017 (see all)
прозева́ть
[ pra-zee-vát' ]
Verb , perfective
Often used with the Accusative
Imperfective - зева́ть (see below)
to yawn (throughout); to miss an opportunity
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The imperfective aspect

зева́ть [zee-vát'] Verb , imperfective
to yawn; to gawk / gape
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Examples

  • Он прозева́л весь ве́чер.

    on pra-zee-vál vyes' vyé-cher

    He has been yawning all evening.

  • Не хочу́ прозева́ть тако́й удо́бный слу́чай.

    nye ha-chú pra-zee-vát' ta-kóî u-dób-nyî slú-chaî

    I don't want to miss such a good opportunity.

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