Aspectual relations with Type II reflexives
Interpret an aspect relation lexically rather than as 'finish + verb'.
Учиться profiles learning activity; научиться normally means acquire a skill. The perfective relation adds a lexical transition into ability, not merely an endpoint to studying.
- Pairs can add lexical nuance.
- State/process versus transition is common.
- The English gloss may need an ability phrase.
| Layer | Example question |
|---|---|
| Type II | Where is -ишь/-ит/-им/-ите/-ят/-ат? |
| Reflexive | Is -ся/-сь lexical, reciprocal, middle, or other? |
| Aspect | Learning process/state or acquisition/transition? |
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