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pɐprɐˈsʲitʲ

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Translation

to ask, to request

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Grammar

Verb typeperfective, second conjugation (попрошу, попросишь); imperfective partner просить

Examples

услу́ге?

Could I ask you for a favour?

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She asked me to help.

перезвони́ть.

I'll ask him to call back.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 11: Words 681-690.