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Etymology

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поддава́ть (poddavátʹ) +‎ -ся (-sja)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [pədːɐˈvat͡sːə]
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Verb

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поддава́ться (poddavátʹsjaimpf (perfective подда́ться)

  1. to yield to, to give in, to fall for, to cave in
  2. to hold back (in a game), to intentionally let the opponent win or take the upper hand
  3. to respond to (about a medical condition being responsive to a particular treatment)
  4. passive of поддава́ть (poddavátʹ)

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