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

ɐbjɪsʲˈnʲitʲ

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Translation

to explain

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Grammar

Verb typeperfective, second conjugation (объясню, объяснишь); the perfective partner of объяснять

Examples

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Can you explain this rule to me?

зада́чу.

The teacher patiently explained the task.

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I couldn't explain my feelings.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 10: Words 572-581.