Imperfective

a state verb; has no common perfective partner in this sense

What aspect means, and how to pick one

ʊvɐˈʐatʲ

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Translation

to respect

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Word origin

From важный ('important, weighty') with the prefix у-, literally 'to hold as important'.

Origin
Russian
Root
важный

Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (-ать)

Examples

.

Children should respect their parents.

, .

I respect his opinion, although I don't agree.

чужи́е .

It's important to respect other people's traditions.

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