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

zədɐˈvatʲ

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Translation

to ask (a question); to set, to assign (homework)

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, irregular (conjugated like давать: задаю, задаёшь); the imperfective partner of задать

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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The teacher likes asking difficult questions.

, стесня́йтесь .

Please don’t hesitate to ask questions after the lesson.

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Teachers often set too much homework.

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