Imperfective

no perfective partner; полюбить means 'to fall in love with, come to like'

What aspect means, and how to pick one

lʲʊˈbʲitʲ

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Translation

to love

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, second conjugation (люблю, любишь); no common perfective partner

Examples

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I love you.

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She loves reading books.

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He didn't use to like coffee.

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любить: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Russian word "любить" (to love): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 4: Words 131-140.