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Meaning of черпя | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2 Standard
[ˈt͡ʃɛrpʲɐ]

Definitions

  1. to draw, to scoop (water with a vessel)
    transitive
  2. to draw (to take from a source of information)
    figuratively, transitive
  3. to draw, to derive (of wisdom, inspiration, strength, etc)
    figuratively, transitive
  4. to treat (to offer food or drink at one's own expense or as a display of hospitality)
    intransitive, transitive
  5. to treat oneself (to food and/or drink) (also in a reciprocal sense when in the plural)
    reflexive

Equivalents

English Derive draw shout Treat

Examples

“Аз че́рпя”

It's my treat. or I'm buying. or It's on me.

“Ба́ба ви́наги ме че́рпи с кекс.”

Grandma always treats me to a cake.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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