муха укусила
phrase
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Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[MU-ha u-ku-SEE-la]
Translation / meaning:
(lit.: a fly has bitten)
usually makes a part of a question such as “кака́я му́ха тебя́/его́/её укуси́ла?” implying strange and unusual behavior
Examples:
- Тебя какая муха сегодня укусила?What's wrong with you today?
More explanations and examples here: Право на “лево”
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