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

pənʲɪˈmatʲ

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Translation

to understand (ongoing or habitual)

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation; the imperfective partner of понять

Examples

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I don't understand this question.

?

Do you understand me?

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Before, he did not understand Russian.

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понимать: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 4: Words 131-140.