Imperfective

no true perfective partner; по- gives a delimitative 'for a while' form (постоять)

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stɐˈjatʲ

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Translation

to stand, to stop (be stationary)

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, second conjugation (стою, стоишь); no true perfective partner (постоять means 'to stand for a while')

Examples

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The car is standing in front of the house.

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We stood in the queue for a long time.

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Do not stand still, move forward.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 2: Words 311-320.