prɐˈvalʲɪvətʲ
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Translation
to fail (an exam)
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Word origin
From про- + валить ('to fell, topple'), the same image of 'collapsing' extended to failing a test.
- Origin
- Slavic (Russian валить)
- Root
- валить
Grammar
Examples
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He often fails his maths exams.
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I don't want to fail this test.
нехва́тки .
Many students used to fail the exam due to lack of time.
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проваливать: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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