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test the waters in Russian

test the waters in Russian is прощу́пать по́чву, прощу́пывать по́чву.

test the waters in Russian

прощу́пать по́чву
verb
Pronounced: proshchupat pochvu
(idiomatic) To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
прощу́пывать по́чву
verb
Pronounced: proshchupyvat pochvu
(idiomatic) To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
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What is "test the waters" in Russian?

"test the waters" in Russian is прощу́пать по́чву, прощу́пывать по́чву.

How do you pronounce прощу́пать по́чву?

"test the waters" in Russian is прощу́пать по́чву, pronounced "proshchupat pochvu".

Are there other ways to say "test the waters" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "test the waters": прощу́пать по́чву, прощу́пывать по́чву.

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