пособие

Russian

Etymology

According to Vasmer, ultimately a univerbation corresponding to по- (po-) + себе́ (sebé). See also посо́бник (posóbnik, accomplice, abettor), подсо́бный (podsóbnyj, supplementary).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [pɐˈsobʲɪje]
  • (file)

Noun

посо́бие • (posóbije) n inan (genitive посо́бия, nominative plural посо́бия, genitive plural посо́бий)

  1. allowance, benefit, pension, dole; gratuity
  2. handbook, manual, tutorial, textbook

Declension

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