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

prʲɪdʊprʲɪʐˈdatʲ

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Translation

to warn (repeatedly or in progress)

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Word origin

A native compound of пред- ('before') and the root behind прежде ('beforehand') - literally 'to forewarn'.

Origin
Proto-Slavic
Root
прежде

Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (предупреждаю, предупреждаешь); the imperfective partner of предупредить

Examples

контро́льной.

The teacher always warns us about the test.

, .

Please warn me in advance about your plans.

вреде́ куре́ния.

Doctors warn about the dangers of smoking.

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