Ukrainian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Polish prowizja or directly from German Provision; ultimately from Latin prōvīsiō (foresight, diligence). Compare Russian провизия (provizija).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [prɔˈʋʲizʲijɐ]
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Noun

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прові́зія (provízijaf inan (genitive прові́зії, uncountable)

  1. food, foodstuffs, food supplies, provisions, victuals (edible stores for future use)
    Synonyms: продово́льство n (prodovólʹstvo), харчі́ (xarčí), [Term?] m pl

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