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pədɐʐˈdatʲ

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Translation

to wait

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Grammar

Verb typeperfective, first conjugation; commonly used as the perfective partner of ждать

Examples

, , .

Please wait for me for five minutes.

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We waited a little longer and left.

, .

Wait here, I'll be right back.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 2: Words 211-220.