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

stənɐˈvʲitsə

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Translation

to become

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, second conjugation (становлюсь, становишься); imperfective partner of стать
ReflexiveYes

Examples

тепле́е.

It's getting warmer every day.

постепе́нно .

He was gradually becoming more confident.

.

The situation is becoming ever more complicated.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 12: Words 592-600.