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промя́ть/промина́ть

Imperfective - (ongoing or repeatedly)

Perfective промя́ть (completed or one-time)

Very rarely used word (top 60,000)

  • 1.

    to knead, to work thoroughly, to soften by working(промя́ть)

    Example:

    Нужно хорошо промять глину, прежде чем лепить.

    You need to knead the clay well before molding.

  • 2.

    To waste(промина́ть)

  • 3.

    to dent, to make an impression, to press in(промя́ть)

    Example:

    Старое кресло промялось под его весом.

    The old armchair sagged under his weight.

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