Where does “запевать” come from?
запевать (Russian) comes from Russian -ва́ть — Used to derive imperfective verbs from perfective verbs whose unprefixed stem consists of a single syllable ending in a vowel. Also sometimes formed from class-1 verbs in.
запевать (Russian): to set/give the tune, to lead the singing/choir
Definitions
- to set/give the tune, to lead the singing/choir
Ancestry of “запевать”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian | -ва́ть | Used to derive imperfective verbs from perfective verbs whose unprefixed stem consists of a single syllable ending in a vowel. Also sometimes formed from class-1 verbs in |