ImperfectivePerfective partner: поклястьсяWhat aspect means, and how to pick one

ˈklʲatstsə

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Translation

to swear, to vow

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (клянусь, клянёшься); the imperfective partner of поклясться
ReflexiveYes

Examples

, .

He swears he is telling the truth.

, .

Don't swear if you're not sure.

храни́ть .

She vowed to keep the secret.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: Words 491-500.