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копа́ться — meaning in English

kopatsya

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English meaning

dawdle verb To move slowly or take much longer than necessary, often because of a lack of urgency.
delve verb To search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.
rummage verb To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.

Senses

копа́ться is used for these senses in English:

delve (ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

delve — full definition

verb To search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.
verb To dig into the ground.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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