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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *potǫga.

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поту́га (potúgaf inan (genitive поту́ги, nominative plural поту́ги, genitive plural поту́г)

  1. (usually in the plural) intense muscle contraction to eject something from the body, such as during childbirth
    Synonym: схва́тка (sxvátka)
  2. (usually in the plural, colloquial) strenuous, painful effort or attempt (usually unsuccessful)

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Ukrainian edit

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From Proto-Slavic *potǫga.

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поту́га (potúhaf inan (genitive поту́ги, nominative plural поту́ги, genitive plural поту́г)

  1. effort, attempt, strength, power

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