No. 2,992 in Russian
долей
"Долей" means "add" or "pour more" in the context of liquids.
In a sentence
Пожалуйста, долей ещё воды в чайник.
Please add some more water to the kettle.
In this sentence, 'долей' is used as an imperative form of the verb 'долить,' meaning 'to add more of a liquid.'
Долей им чая за столом.
Pour them more tea at the table.
Here, 'долей' works as a command directing to serve more liquid, specifically tea, considering the social context.
Если суп слишком густой, долей немного бульона.
If the soup is too thick, add some broth.
This usage of 'долей' emphasizes a practical instruction to adjust the consistency of a dish by adding liquid.
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