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

pəmɐˈɡatʲ

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Translation

to help, to assist

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (помогаю, помогаешь); the imperfective partner of помочь

Examples

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She always helps her neighbours.

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Please help me with the bags.

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We helped each other all day.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 12: Words 792-800.