касатка

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Russian

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Касатка.

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From коса́тый (kosátyj, having a pigtail) +‎ -ка (-ka), from коса́ (kosá) +‎ -а́тый (-átyj).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [kɐˈsatkə]
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Noun

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каса́тка (kasátkaf anim (genitive каса́тки, nominative plural каса́тки, genitive plural каса́ток)

  1. swallow, barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
    Synonym: ла́сточка (lástočka)
  2. (endearing) darling

Declension

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