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Etymology

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Synchronically, possibly derived from кус (kus). Diachronically, from Proto-Slavic *kǫsati, which may be derived from the Proto-Slavic ancestor of кус (kus).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [kʊˈsatʲ]
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Verb

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куса́ть (kusátʹimpf (perfective покуса́ть or укуси́ть)

  1. to bite
  2. to sting

Conjugation

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