Verb reference

строить

to build

ImperfectiveType II
Perfective partner построить to build / finish building · Type II

Fill the verified forms for строить only. Its aspect partner is a separate reference and practice choice.

Present tense — imperfective

строить present forms

Person Present
Я строю
Ты строишь
Он / Она строит
Мы строим
Вы строите
Они строят

Build view

Build view available for selected forms

1 form in this section currently have validated build explanations. Rows marked Build open below; the rest stay reference-only for now.

How it was built

Ты -> строишь

This form uses a direct build from the selected stem and ending.

Stem rule Direct stem
Ending rule -ишь

This form uses the regular stem and ending directly, with no extra rewrite.

Stem Selection Direct stem

Use the regular stem carried by this sample paradigm.

Stem стро-

This is the stem carried into the form after the selection step.

Ending -ишь

Attach the personal ending selected by the rule pattern.

Surface Form строишь

This is the final form the learner sees and types.

direct stem -> стро- + -ишь-> строишь

Command forms

Verified imperative forms

Informal
строй
Formal / plural
стройте