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

zvatʲ

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Translation

to call, to name

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, first conjugation (irregular stem: зову, зовёшь); imperfective partner of позвать

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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What's your name?

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She calls me by my name.

де́тстве Лёшей.

As a child I was called Lyosha.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 2: Words 211-220.