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a watched pot never boils in Russian

a watched pot never boils in Russian is когда́ ждёшь, вре́мя тя́нется.

a watched pot never boils in Russian

когда́ ждёшь, вре́мя тя́нется
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Pronounced: kogda zhdyosh, vremya tyanetsya
A process appears to proceed more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities.
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What is "a watched pot never boils" in Russian?

"a watched pot never boils" in Russian is когда́ ждёшь, вре́мя тя́нется.

How do you pronounce когда́ ждёшь, вре́мя тя́нется?

"a watched pot never boils" in Russian is когда́ ждёшь, вре́мя тя́нется, pronounced "kogda zhdyosh, vremya tyanetsya".

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