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Lesson 4 of 8

Aspect pairs are lexical, not mechanical

Treat prefixes as possible lexical changes, not automatic interchangeable perfectives.

Написать can be a conventional partner of писать, while записать, переписать, and подписать add distinct meanings such as record, rewrite, or sign.

  • A prefix can add boundedness.
  • A prefix can also create a new lexical verb.
  • Learn aspect relations with meanings and usage.
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