первый блин — комом

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “the first pancake is a lump”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ˈpʲervɨj ˈblʲin ˈkoməm]
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Proverb[edit]

пе́рвый блин ко́мом (pérvyj blin — kómom)

  1. you must spoil before you spin; practice makes perfect (everyone makes a mistake on their first attempt)