Imperfective

Imperfective only: this verb has no perfective partner.

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pəɫɐˈɡatʲ

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Translation

to suppose, to believe

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (полагаю, полагаешь); imperfectiva tantum in this sense, chiefly seen in the phrase 'надо полагать'

Examples

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I suppose he is right.

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One would suppose you have already heard the news.

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She believed things would be different.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 4: Words 331-340.