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Translation

to take

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Word origin

From Proto-Slavic bьrati, from the Indo-European root that also gives English bear.

Origin
Proto-Slavic
Root
bьrati
English cognates
bear

Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (беру, берёшь); imperfective partner of взять

Examples

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I take the keys and leave.

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She always takes a book with her.

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He never used to take a taxi before.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 2: Words 911-920.