feminine

zɐˈkuskə

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Translation

snack, appetiser, starter

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Word origin

From за- plus кусать ('to bite'), literally 'something nibbled alongside' (traditionally with vodka).

Origin
Russian
Root
кусать

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralзакуски

Examples

.

Light snacks stood on the table.

основны́м по́дали .

A cold starter was served before the main course.

.

We got some beer and a few snacks.

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