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dacha

DAH-chah

ˈdɑːtʃə

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dacha

Dictionary meaning

A Russian country house or cottage typically used as a summer retreat; an important cultural institution in Russian and Soviet society.

History and origin

Russian — from 'dat' (to give); originally a plot of land given by the tsar.

Common mispronunciations

DATCH-ahDAY-chah

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