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

ɐtˈkrɨtʲ

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Translation

to open

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Word origin

From от- ('away, un-') plus крыть ('to cover'), literally 'to uncover'.

Origin
Proto-Slavic
Root
kryti

Grammar

Verb typeperfective, first conjugation (открою, откроешь); imperfective partner открывать

Examples

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Open the window, please.

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He opened the door and came in.

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We'll open the shop at nine.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: Words 691-700.