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

vɨstʊˈpatʲ

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Translation

to perform, to speak (in public); to come forward, to volunteer (in выступать волонтёром)

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Word origin

From вы- ('out') and ступать ('to step'), literally 'to step forward, come out'.

Origin
Proto-Slavic
Root
stǫpati

Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (выступаю, выступаешь); the imperfective partner of выступить

Examples

Певи́ца .

The singer will be performing at the festival.

докла́дами .

He often gives talks at conferences.

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Many students volunteer at the hospital.

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