первач

Russian

Etymology

From пе́рвый (pérvyj, first) + -ач (-ač).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [pʲɪrˈvat͡ɕ]
  • Rhymes: -at͡ɕ

Noun

перва́ч • (perváč) m anim or m inan (genitive первача́, nominative plural первачи́, genitive plural перваче́й)

  1. (colloquial, inanimate) merchandise of a high quality, of the first (i.e. the best) sort
  2. (colloquial, animate) someone who always/usually takes the first position in competitions, contests, etc.
  3. (colloquial, animate) performer of the first roles
  4. (colloquial, inanimate) the first phase or the initial distillation of samogon (a Russian home-distilled illegal spirit)
    Synonym: перва́к (pervák)

Declension

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