Ukrainian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old Ruthenian *обжи́ти (*obžíti). By surface analysis, об- (ob-) +‎ жи́ти (žýty).

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Verb

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обжи́ти (obžýtypf (imperfective обжива́ти) (transitive)

  1. to settle, to develop, to make suitable for living (new lands, territories)
    Synonym: осво́їти (osvójity)
  2. (figuratively) to refurbish, to make cozy, to make over, to renovate (a room, house, apartment, etc.)
    Synonyms: обста́вити (obstávyty), облаштува́ти (oblaštuváty), обладна́ти (obladnáty)

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