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

prʲɪdɐtvrɐˈɕːatʲ

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Translation

to prevent, to avert

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (-ать); the imperfective partner of предотвратить

Examples

стара́ются боле́зни .

Doctors try to prevent illnesses in advance.

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These measures prevent serious accidents.

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We cannot always prevent mistakes.

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