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пытать

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Russian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *pȳtàti (to ask, examine).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [pɨˈtatʲ]
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Verb

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пыта́ть (pytátʹimpf

  1. to torture (to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims)
  2. (dated or colloquial) to ask, to inquire
    Synonym: (common term) спра́шивать (sprášivatʹ)
  3. (colloquial) to try, to attempt, to check
    пыта́ть сча́стьяpytátʹ sčástʹjato try one's luck
    Perfective: попыта́ть (popytátʹ)

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