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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *lovìti (to (try to) catch).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ɫɐˈvʲitʲ]
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Verb

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лови́ть (lovítʹimpf (perfective пойма́ть or излови́ть)

  1. to catch, to try to catch, to trap
    лови́ть ры́буlovítʹ rýbuto catch fish

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Descendants

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  • Ingrian: lovittaa