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Saturday, August 15, 2026

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пить

drink

[peet']

One has to drink two litres of water every day.
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Я хочу́ пить.
I'm thirsty.
Ну́жно пить два ли́тра воды́ кáждый день.
One has to drink two litres of water every day.
Cпаси́бо, я не пью кóфе.
Thanks, I don't drink coffee.
Представля́ешь, он совсéм ничегó не пьëт!
Imagine, he doesn't consume any alcohol at all.
Пей вóду мáленькими глоткáми: онá óчень холóдная!
Drink the water sipping, it's very cold!

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