masculine

ɐˈtʲets

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Translation

father

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Word origin

From Proto-Slavic otьcь, a diminutive formation built on an old Slavic word for father; it is not related to the Germanic father, which descends from a different Indo-European root.

Origin
Proto-Slavic
Root
otьcь

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralотцы

Examples

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My father works as a doctor.

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I spoke with my father yesterday.

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This is a gift for father.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 3: Words 121-130.