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Etymology

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шах (šax) +‎ -овать (-ovatʹ)

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): [ʂəxɐˈvatʲ]

Verb

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шахова́ть (šaxovátʹimpf

  1. (chess) to check (to make a move that puts an adversary's king in check)
  2. (poker) to check (to announce that one is remaining in a hand without betting)

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