pɐˈʐalstə

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Translation

please; you are welcome

Word origin

From пожалуй, an old imperative of пожаловать 'to grant a favour', plus the archaic polite particle ста.

Origin
Russian
Root
пожалуй

Examples

Передайте соль, .

Pass the salt, please.

большое! .

Thank you very much! You are welcome.

, опаздывай завтра.

Please do not be late tomorrow.

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This word is part of lesson 2.