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

pətʲɪˈrʲatʲ

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Translation

to lose

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Grammar

Verb typeperfective, first conjugation (потеряю, потеряешь); the perfective partner of терять

Examples

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I've lost my car keys.

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She's afraid of losing her job.

наде́жду.

We must not lose hope.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: Words 491-500.