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Вечеря

vecherya

Dinner

Beginnernoun

Definition

The evening meal — Svyata Vecherya, the Holy Supper on Christmas Eve.

Example

Свята Вечеря — дванадцять страв.

The Holy Supper has twelve dishes.

Etymology

'Вечеря' (vecherya) originates from the root 'вечір' (vechir), meaning 'evening', and indicates a meal eaten in the evening. The term reflects social gatherings around the dinner table.

How & Where It’s Used

'Вечеря' is used in both informal and formal contexts, often in family discussions or written texts about meal traditions, particularly in the evening.

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