Ukrainian

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Etymology

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Deverbal from поштовха́ти (poštovxáty).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈpɔʃtɔu̯x]
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Noun

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по́штовх (póštovxm inan (genitive по́штовху, nominative plural по́штовхи, genitive plural по́штовхів)

  1. push (a short, directed application of force; an act of pushing)
  2. jerk (a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake)
  3. jolt (an act of jolting)
  4. tremor
  5. impetus (anything that impels; a stimulating factor)
  6. (weightlifting) clean and jerk

Declension

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