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prədɐlˈʐatsə

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Translation

to continue, to go on (of things)

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Word origin

From про- and долгий ('long'), by way of продолжить ('to lengthen, to extend').

Origin
Russian
Root
долгий

Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (-ать); reflexive; the imperfective partner of продолжиться
ReflexiveYes

Examples

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The rain has been going on for three days now.

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The lesson went on longer than usual.

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I hope the good weather continues all week.

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