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Etymology

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пре- (pre-) +‎ рвать (rvatʹ)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [prʲɪrˈvatʲ]
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Verb

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прерва́ть (prervátʹpf (imperfective прерыва́ть)

  1. to abort, to cut short, to discontinue or suspend abruptly
  2. to interrupt (a conversation, act, etc.)
  3. to break off, to sever

Conjugation

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