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uspɐˈkoɪtsə

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Translation

to calm down

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Grammar

Verb typeperfective, second conjugation (успокоюсь, успокоишься); the perfective partner of успокаиваться
ReflexiveYes

Examples

, контро́лем.

Calm down, everything's under control.

.

She couldn't calm down for a long time after the news.

усну́л.

The child finally calmed down and fell asleep.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 6: Words 542-551.