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No. 11,329 in Russian

дерусь

"I fight" or "I am fighting" (first-person singular of "драться").

In a sentence

  • Я дерусь за свои идеалы.

    I fight for my ideals.

    Here, 'дерусь' is used in the context of standing up or striving for one's beliefs, indicating an abstract or metaphorical sense of fighting.

  • На ринге я дерусь с противником.

    In the ring, I fight with an opponent.

    In this sentence, 'дерусь' describes the act of physically engaging in a combat or sporting activity.

  • Когда мои интересы задеты, я дерусь без колебаний.

    When my interests are affected, I fight without hesitation.

    Here, 'дерусь' represents standing up or confronting challenges, emphasizing determination in a figurative struggle.

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