Old Ruthenian edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Old East Slavic, from Proto-Slavic *balàkati, from *bal(a)- (conversation, chatter). Cognate with Russian бала́кать (balákatʹ).

Verb edit

балакати (balakatiimpf

  1. to speak, to talk, to chatter

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Ukrainian edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Old Ruthenian бала́кати (balákati), ultimately from Proto-Slavic *balàkati. Cognate with Belarusian бала́каць (balákacʹ), Russian бала́кать (balákatʹ).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [bɐˈɫakɐte]
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Verb edit

бала́кати (balákatyimpf (perfective побала́кати)

  1. to speak, to talk, to chatter
  2. to speak the language

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