In this episode, we look at the meanings and usage of words such as ‘обозна́ться’, ‘взахлёб’, and ‘Плю́шкин’. You can hear a detailed explanation in the video — don’t forget to turn on the subtitles. Below, I’ve included some extra notes related to the video.
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Note 1
The verb ‘обозна́ться’ (to mistake someone for someone else) is reflexive, so it always includes the ending -сь/-ся.
Note 2
The adverb ‘взахлёб’ comes from the verb ‘захлёбываться’ (to choke or be short of breath). Over time, it developed a figurative meaning associated with doing something with great intensity and without restraint.
Whenever in doubt, it’s worth checking a dictionary.
Activity
Try making your own sentences in the comments with this episode’s key words to help them stick in your memory.