Imperfective

imperfective only: describes a state rather than an event, so it has no perfective partner

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ˈvʲesʲɪtʲ

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Translation

to weigh (have a certain weight)

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Word origin

From вес ('weight'), ultimately from Proto-Slavic vesъ.

Origin
Proto-Slavic
Root
vesъ

Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, second conjugation (вешу, весишь); no perfective partner

Examples

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How much does this suitcase weigh?

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My backpack weighs five kilograms.

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She weighs less than her brother.

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