Saturday, October 23, 2010

My Country 'tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Alcoholism

litrboll - lit. "liter-ball" The sport aspect of alcohol consumption. Competitive drinking. The most popular game in Russia.

dogonyat' - lit. "to chase after". To drink a bottle down.

hmel' - the hops flower.
pohmel'ye - lit "the state of being hopped". A hangover.
opohmelitsa - lit "to get re-hopped". To consume some hair of the dog.

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