оставаться in Russian: to remain, to stay (verb)

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

ɐstɐˈvatsə

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Translation

to remain, to stay

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (остаюсь, остаёшься); imperfective partner of остаться

ReflexiveYes

Examples

стара́юсь .

I try to stay calm.

She always stays until the end.

We need to stay in touch.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 6: Words 641-650.