PerfectiveImperfective partner: заканчиватьWhat aspect means, and how to pick one

zɐˈkontɕɪtʲ

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Translation

to finish, to end, to complete

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Grammar

Verb typeperfective, second conjugation (закончу, закончишь); the perfective partner of заканчивать

Examples

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We finally finished the renovation.

зада́ние .

Finish your homework before dinner.

отли́чием.

She graduated from university with honours.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: Words 762-771.