Kushat' vs. Est'

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What are the differences in usage between кушать и есть?  

Comments

[oryx_and_crake]

Sure, you can use it with an object. The problem is that language etiquette manuals do not recommend using it at all. I have to stress that it is _not_ colloquial in the manner the word жрать is colloquial. I think one may call it a strong social marker.