извинить in Russian: to excuse, to forgive (verb)

PerfectiveImperfective partner: извинятьWhat aspect means, and how to pick one

ɪzvʲɪˈnʲitʲ

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Translation

to excuse, to forgive

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Grammar

Verb typeperfective, second conjugation; perfective partner of извинять

Examples

, подска́жете, ?

Excuse me, could you tell me the time?

опозда́ние.

Forgive me for being late.

She forgave him at once.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 1: Words 201-210.