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прозяба́ть — meaning in English

prozyabat

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English meaning

languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

Senses

прозяба́ть is used for these senses in English:

languish (intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
vegetate (informal) To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way.

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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

слабе́ть увяда́ть ча́хнуть изныва́ть тоскова́ть влачи́ть жа́лкое существова́ние томи́ться тяну́ться