Вид дієслова (недоконаний і доконаний)
Study the essential pairs of imperfective and perfective verbs to express ongoing, habitual, or completed actions.
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to read (imperfective)
An imperfective verb indicating an ongoing, repeated, or habitual reading activity. It focuses on the process itself rather than the completion of the action.
Я читаю цю книгу вже тиждень і ще не закінчив.
I have been reading this book for a week now and haven't finished yet.
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to read (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a completed reading action with a clear result—finishing the entire text. It emphasizes the achievement or the end point of reading.
Я прочитав цю книгу за два дні, бо вона була дуже цікава.
I read (finished) this book in two days because it was very interesting.
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to write (imperfective)
An imperfective verb focusing on the process of writing, whether ongoing, repeated, or habitual. It does not indicate whether the writing has been completed.
Вона пише статтю для журналу, але ще не знає, коли закінчить.
She is writing an article for the magazine but doesn't know when she'll finish.
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to write (perfective)
A perfective verb denoting a completed act of writing, with the result being a finished text. It is used when the writing task is done or its completion is emphasized.
Вона написала листа своїй подрузі і вже відправила його.
She wrote (completed) a letter to her friend and already sent it.
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to speak (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or habitual act of speaking. It can refer to a conversation, a speech in progress, or a general ability to speak a language.
Ми говоримо про плани на відпустку вже цілу годину.
We've been talking about vacation plans for an hour now.
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to say (perfective)
A perfective verb that refers to a single, completed utterance or statement. It is used when a specific thing is said once, and the focus is on the fact that it was said.
Він сказав правду, і всі замовкли.
He said (completed) the truth, and everyone fell silent.
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to do (imperfective)
An imperfective verb used for the continuous or repeated process of doing or making something. It does not specify if the task is finished.
Що ти робиш цього вечора? Може, підемо в кіно?
What are you doing this evening? Maybe we'll go to the cinema?
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to do (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating the completion of an action, where a task is finished or a result is achieved. It emphasizes the end result.
Я вже зробив усю домашню роботу й тепер можу відпочивати.
I have already done all the homework and can now rest.
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to walk (imperfective, multidirectional)
An imperfective verb of motion meaning to walk or go in multiple directions, or to walk habitually. It describes the activity or routine without focusing on a single destination.
Щодня я ходжу до магазину пішки, бо це недалеко.
Every day I walk to the store on foot because it's not far.
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to go (perfective, unidirectional)
A perfective verb of motion meaning to go away or leave in one direction, focusing on the completed act of departure. It often marks the start of a journey or a decision to leave.
Він пішов з дому рано-вранці й повернувся тільки ввечері.
He left home early in the morning and returned only in the evening.
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to run (imperfective, multidirectional)
An imperfective verb of motion used for running in multiple directions, habitually, or without a specific destination. It describes the activity or process of running.
Вранці я бігаю в парку, щоб бути бадьорим цілий день.
In the morning I run in the park to be energetic all day.
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to run for a while (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to run for some time, with an emphasis on a limited duration rather than a specific result or destination. It focuses on the act of having spent time running.
Я побігав трохи в парку, а потім повернувся додому.
I ran for a while in the park, then returned home.
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to jump (imperfective)
An imperfective verb describing repeated or ongoing jumping actions. It can refer to jumping as an activity, a sport, or a habitual action.
Діти стрибають на батуті вже півгодини й не втомлюються.
The children have been jumping on the trampoline for half an hour and aren't tired yet.
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to jump once (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a single, completed jump. It is used when the action is done once and the focus is on the instantaneous event.
Кіт стрибнув з вікна й опинився на дереві.
The cat jumped once from the window and landed on the tree.
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to swim (imperfective, multidirectional)
An imperfective verb for swimming as a skill, activity, or in multiple directions. It does not focus on a single direction or destination but on the process or ability.
Ми плаваємо в басейні кожного літа на канікулах.
We swim in the pool every summer during the holidays.
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to swim for a while (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that the action of swimming took place for some period of time, often with a sense of enjoyment or leisure. It emphasizes the duration spent swimming.
Ми поплавали в морі годину й вийшли засмагати.
We swam in the sea for an hour and then came out to sunbathe.
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to fly (imperfective, multidirectional)
An imperfective verb for flying in multiple directions, regularly, or as a general ability. It describes the activity of flying without focusing on a single destination.
Птахи літають над полем і шукають їжу.
The birds are flying over the field and looking for food.
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to fly for a while (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to fly for a limited time, often for enjoyment or to gain experience. It emphasizes the duration rather than the destination.
Влітку ми політали на повітряній кулі й отримали неймовірні враження.
In summer we flew in a hot air balloon for a while and had amazing impressions.
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to sing (imperfective)
An imperfective verb used for the ongoing or repeated act of singing. It can refer to singing as a hobby, profession, or momentary action in progress.
Моя сестра співає в хорі й готується до концерту.
My sister sings in a choir and is preparing for a concert.
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to sing (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a completed singing performance, often starting at a specific moment. It is used when someone begins and finishes singing a song or a piece.
Вона заспівала пісню на святі, і всі аплодували.
She sang a song at the celebration, and everyone applauded.
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to dance (imperfective)
An imperfective verb used for the ongoing, repeated, or habitual action of dancing. It describes the process or activity of dancing without indicating completion.
Ми танцюємо на весіллі вже третю годину й дуже втомилися.
We have been dancing at the wedding for three hours now and are very tired.
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to dance for a while (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to dance for some period of time, often with a sense of enjoyment. It focuses on the limited duration of the dancing activity rather than a specific result.
Ми потанцювали трохи й вирішили піти на свіже повітря.
We danced for a while and decided to go out for some fresh air.
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to play (imperfective)
An imperfective verb meaning to play games, sports, or musical instruments in an ongoing or habitual way. It describes the activity itself, not its completion.
Мій син грає на фортепіано кожного дня після школи.
My son plays the piano every day after school.
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to play (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a completed game, match, or musical performance. It emphasizes the finished action and often implies a single instance.
Він зіграв нову п'єсу на концерті без жодної помилки.
He played the new piece at the concert without a single mistake.
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to paint/draw (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing, repeated, or creative process of painting or drawing. It focuses on the artistic activity rather than the finished picture.
Художник малює портрет уже три сеанси й ще не завершив.
The artist has been painting the portrait for three sessions and hasn't finished yet.
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to paint/draw (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to complete a painting or drawing, resulting in a finished artwork. It emphasizes the result or the moment of completion.
Дитина намалювала сонце й веселку на папері.
The child drew a sun and a rainbow on the paper.
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to throw (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for repeated or ongoing throwing actions. It describes the process of throwing without focusing on a single completed throw.
Він кидає камінці у воду й дивиться на кола.
He is throwing pebbles into the water and watching the ripples.
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to throw (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to make a single, completed throw. It is used when the action of throwing is finished, often with a specific target or result.
Він кинув м'яч точно в кошик і виграв гру.
He threw the ball precisely into the basket and won the game.
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to catch (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing process of catching, whether repeated or continuous. It focuses on the effort or activity of catching rather than a successful catch.
Рибалка ловить рибу на озері вже кілька годин.
The fisherman has been catching fish on the lake for several hours.
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to catch (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a successful, completed catch. It emphasizes that the action was finished and something was actually caught.
Кіт піймав мишу на кухні вночі.
The cat caught a mouse in the kitchen at night.
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to carry/wear (imperfective, multidirectional)
An imperfective verb of motion meaning to carry or wear, used for habitual, repeated, or multidirectional carrying actions. It can refer to both carrying objects and wearing clothes.
Вона носить важкі сумки з магазину додому кожного тижня.
She carries heavy bags from the store home every week.
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to carry/wear for a while (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to carry or wear something for a certain period of time. It emphasizes the limited duration of the action, often with a sense of trying or temporarily using something.
Я поносив цю куртку два дні й вирішив повернути її в магазин.
I wore this jacket for two days and decided to return it to the store.
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to transport (imperfective, unidirectional)
An imperfective unidirectional verb meaning to transport or carry something by vehicle in one specific direction. It focuses on the ongoing process of moving cargo, goods, or passengers.
Водій везе будівельні матеріали на об'єкт зараз.
The driver is transporting construction materials to the site right now.
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to transport (perfective, unidirectional)
A perfective verb meaning to transport something by vehicle successfully to a destination. It emphasizes the completed act of delivering or carrying something by car, truck, etc.
Сьогодні ми повезли меблі до нової квартири.
Today we transported the furniture to the new apartment (and completed it).
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to lead (imperfective, unidirectional)
An imperfective unidirectional verb meaning to lead or guide someone or something on foot in one direction. It can also be used metaphorically (to lead a project, to conduct).
Екскурсовод веде туристів до старовинної церкви.
The guide is leading the tourists to the old church.
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to lead (perfective, unidirectional)
A perfective verb meaning to lead someone to a place and complete the action. It indicates that the guiding or leading was finished and they arrived at the destination.
Вона повела дітей до школи й повернулася додому.
She led the children to school (and completed the action) and returned home.
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to carry (imperfective, unidirectional)
An imperfective unidirectional verb meaning to carry something on foot in one specific direction. It is used for the process of carrying while moving in a single direction.
Листоноша несе пошту на сусідню вулицю зараз.
The postman is carrying the mail to the neighboring street right now.
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to carry (perfective, unidirectional)
A perfective verb meaning to carry something on foot and complete the delivery. It emphasizes the finished action of taking an object to its destination.
Я поніс книгу до бібліотеки й здав її.
I carried the book to the library and returned it (completed).
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to bake (imperfective)
An imperfective verb meaning to bake, used for the ongoing process of baking in an oven. It can refer to the action of baking without focusing on the finished product.
Моя бабуся пече пиріжки що суботи для всієї родини.
My grandmother bakes pies every Saturday for the whole family.
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to bake (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to bake something and finish the process, resulting in a completed baked product. It is used when the baking is done and the final product is ready.
Вона спекла смачний хліб до приходу гостей.
She baked delicious bread (and finished it) for the guests' arrival.
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to be able (imperfective)
An imperfective verb expressing general capability or possibility without focusing on a specific instance. It is used to describe ongoing ability or permission over time.
Я можу грати на гітарі, але не дуже добре.
I can play the guitar, but not very well.
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to be able (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to succeed in doing something in a specific instance. It emphasizes that the ability was realized and the action was completed.
Я зміг виконати це завдання за дві години.
I managed to complete this task in two hours.
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to want (imperfective)
An imperfective verb expressing a desire or want that can be ongoing, habitual, or indefinite. It focuses on the state of wanting rather than a specific moment of decision.
Я хочу морозива, але ще не вирішив якого.
I want ice cream, but I haven't decided which yet.
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to want suddenly (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a sudden, new, or formed desire that appears at a specific moment. It emphasizes the beginning of wanting something.
Я захотів кави, коли побачив кав'ярню.
I suddenly wanted coffee when I saw the café.
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to know (imperfective)
An imperfective verb used for the state of knowing information, facts, or people over time. It describes knowledge that exists continuously.
Я знаю його вже десять років, ми разом навчалися.
I have known him for ten years; we studied together.
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to learn/find out (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to learn, find out, or discover information at a specific moment. It emphasizes the moment of gaining new knowledge.
Я дізнався новини з ранкової газети.
I found out the news from the morning newspaper.
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to think (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for ongoing, reflective, or habitual thinking. It describes the process of thought rather than a single decision or conclusion.
Я думаю про свої плани на відпустку вже тиждень.
I have been thinking about my vacation plans for a week now.
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to think (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to spend some time thinking and often reaching a conclusion or decision. It emphasizes the completed act of reflection.
Я подумав і вирішив прийняти вашу пропозицію.
I thought about it and decided to accept your offer.
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to see (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing ability or process of seeing, or for perceiving something over time. It describes visual perception as it happens.
Я бачу гору з мого вікна кожного ранку.
I see the mountain from my window every morning.
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to see (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating the moment of noticing or laying eyes on something. It emphasizes the single moment when something becomes visible.
Вчора я побачив старого друга на вулиці.
Yesterday I saw an old friend on the street.
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to hear (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing ability or process of hearing sounds. It describes auditory perception as it happens over time.
Я чую музику з сусідньої квартири вже годину.
I have been hearing music from the neighboring apartment for an hour now.
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to hear (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating the moment of perceiving a sound. It focuses on a single instance of hearing, often when something catches the ear.
Я почув дивний звук з підвалу й вирішив перевірити.
I heard a strange noise from the basement and decided to check.
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to feel (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for ongoing or repeated physical or emotional sensations. It describes the process of feeling, whether bodily or emotionally.
Я відчуваю холод, коли відкриваю вікно взимку.
I feel cold when I open the window in winter.
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to feel (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a specific moment of experiencing a sensation or emotion. It focuses on the instant when a feeling becomes noticeable or is fully perceived.
Я відчув полегшення, коли почув хороші новини.
I felt relief when I heard the good news.
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to understand (imperfective)
An imperfective verb used for ongoing comprehension, general ability to understand, or the process of understanding something over time. It can also describe a constant state of understanding.
Я розумію українську мову досить добре, але іноді роблю помилки.
I understand Ukrainian quite well, but I sometimes make mistakes.
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to understand (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to grasp or comprehend something at a specific moment. It emphasizes the breakthrough or the moment when understanding comes.
Нарешті я зрозумів, про що він говорив.
Finally, I understood what he was talking about.
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to remember (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the state of holding something in memory over time. It describes ongoing recollection rather than the act of memorizing.
Я пам'ятаю своє дитинство як найкращий час у житті.
I remember my childhood as the best time in my life.
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to memorize (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to commit something to memory in a specific instance. It focuses on the successful act of memorizing or learning by heart.
Я запам'ятав це правило після першого пояснення.
I memorized this rule after the first explanation.
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to forget (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing process of forgetting, whether habitual or gradual. It describes the loss of memory over time.
Я часто забуваю ключі вдома, коли поспішаю.
I often forget my keys at home when I'm in a hurry.
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to forget (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a completed act of forgetting at a specific moment. It is used when something slips from memory and is no longer remembered.
Я забув твій номер телефону, вибач.
I forgot your phone number, sorry.
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to study/teach (imperfective)
An imperfective verb meaning to teach (with an object) or to study/learn (when reflexive or with an object). It describes the ongoing process of learning or teaching without focusing on completion.
Я вчу українську мову вже три місяці та роблю успіхи.
I've been studying Ukrainian for three months now and am making progress.
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to learn/master (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to learn something thoroughly or to memorize it completely. It emphasizes the successful outcome of the learning process.
Я вивчив цей вірш напам'ять за один вечір.
I learned this poem by heart in one evening.
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to study (imperfective, reflexive)
An imperfective reflexive verb meaning to study or learn, focusing on the learner's ongoing activity. It is used for the process of education or training.
Моя сестра вчиться в університеті на філолога.
My sister is studying at the university to become a philologist.
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to learn/to master (perfective, reflexive)
A perfective reflexive verb indicating that someone has successfully learned a skill or acquired knowledge. It emphasizes the achievement of being able to do something new.
Я навчився грати на гітарі за пів року.
I learned to play the guitar in six months.
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to work (imperfective)
An imperfective verb describing the ongoing activity of working at a job, on a task, or on a project. It focuses on the process rather than completing a task.
Я працюю над цим проєктом уже два тижні.
I have been working on this project for two weeks already.
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to work for a while (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to work for a limited period of time. It emphasizes the duration of the working activity, often implying that the work was done and now is finished.
Я попрацював кілька годин і вирішив зробити перерву.
I worked for a few hours and decided to take a break.
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to rest (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of resting, relaxing, or taking a break. It focuses on the state or activity of resting.
Ми відпочиваємо на природі кожні вихідні.
We rest outdoors every weekend.
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to rest (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating a completed period of rest, with the result of being refreshed or relaxed. It focuses on finishing the action of resting.
Я добре відпочив за вихідні й готовий до роботи.
I rested well over the weekend and am ready for work.
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to sleep (imperfective)
An imperfective verb describing the ongoing state or process of sleeping. It focuses on being asleep as a continuous condition.
Я сплю вісім годин щоночі, щоб почуватися добре.
I sleep eight hours every night to feel good.
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to sleep for a while (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to sleep for a limited time, often to rest or recover. It emphasizes the duration of sleeping and the fact that it was sufficient.
Я поспав трохи після обіду й почуваюся краще.
I slept for a while after lunch and feel better.
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to eat (imperfective)
An imperfective verb used for the ongoing or habitual action of eating. It describes the process of consuming food without focusing on finishing the meal.
Діти їдять сніданок і не поспішають до школи.
The children are eating breakfast and aren't rushing to school.
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to eat (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to eat a meal and finish it, often until full. It emphasizes the completed action of eating and the satisfaction of having eaten.
Ми поїли в ресторані й вирішили прогулятися парком.
We ate at the restaurant and decided to walk through the park.
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to drink (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of drinking. It describes the process of consuming liquids.
Я п'ю зелений чай щоранку, щоб бадьоро розпочати день.
I drink green tea every morning to start the day energetically.
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to drink up (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to drink all of something, completely finishing a drink. It emphasizes that the liquid is fully consumed.
Вона випила склянку води за один ковток.
She drank a glass of water in one gulp.
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to cook/boil (imperfective)
An imperfective verb used for the ongoing process of cooking food in liquid. It describes the action of boiling or cooking without focusing on completion.
Мій батько варить борщ за своїм рецептом уже тридцять років.
My father has been cooking borscht according to his recipe for thirty years.
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to cook (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to cook something fully, usually in liquid, and complete the process. It focuses on the finished dish.
Я зварив суп на обід і він вийшов дуже смачним.
I cooked soup for lunch and it turned out very tasty.
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to fry (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the process of frying food in oil or fat. It describes the ongoing frying activity.
Моя мама смажить картоплю на вечерю, і смак стоїть по всьому дому.
My mother is frying potatoes for dinner, and the smell is all over the house.
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to fry (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that frying was completed and the food is ready to eat. It focuses on the finished, fried product.
Він засмажив м'ясо до золотистої скоринки.
He fried the meat until it had a golden crust.
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to wash (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of washing objects, dishes, or surfaces. It describes the process of cleaning with water and soap.
Вона миє посуд після кожної вечері, щоб кухня була чистою.
She washes the dishes after every dinner to keep the kitchen clean.
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to wash (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that the washing is fully completed and the object is clean. It emphasizes the finished cleaning action.
Я помив машину сьогодні, і тепер вона блищить.
I washed the car today, and now it's shining.
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to clean (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of cleaning, polishing, or peeling. It describes the process of making something clean.
Ми чистимо квартиру кожну суботу, щоб підтримувати порядок.
We clean the apartment every Saturday to keep it tidy.
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to clean (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that the cleaning is completed and the object is fully clean. It emphasizes the finished result.
Я почистив картоплю для супу за п'ять хвилин.
I peeled the potatoes for soup in five minutes.
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to sew (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated process of sewing, stitching, or mending. It describes the activity of working with needle and thread.
Моя бабуся шиє дитячий одяг для всіх онуків.
My grandmother sews children's clothes for all her grandchildren.
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to sew (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to complete the sewing of a garment or item. It focuses on the finished piece of clothing or the repaired object.
Вона зшила красиву сукню для випускного вечора.
She sewed a beautiful dress for the graduation party.
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to knit/tie (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing process of knitting or tying. It describes the activity of creating with yarn or fastening with knots.
Я в'яжу шарф для свого чоловіка вже два тижні.
I have been knitting a scarf for my husband for two weeks now.
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to knit/tie (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to finish knitting a garment or to successfully tie something together. It emphasizes the completed action or the tied/together result.
Вона зв'язала светр за один місяць.
She knitted a sweater in one month.
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to build (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing process of building, constructing, or erecting structures. It describes the activity over time without focusing on completion.
Підрядник будує новий будинок на нашій вулиці вже пів року.
The contractor has been building a new house on our street for half a year.
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to build (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that the building or construction is fully completed. It focuses on the finished structure.
Вони побудували школу за два роки.
They built the school in two years.
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to repair (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of repairing, fixing, or renovating. It describes the process of making something functional again.
Мій брат ремонтує свій велосипед кожного літа.
My brother repairs his bicycle every summer.
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to repair (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to complete a repair and make something fully functional again. It emphasizes the fixed or restored result.
Майстер відремонтував пральну машину за одну годину.
The technician repaired the washing machine in one hour.
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to paint (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated process of painting surfaces, walls, or objects. It describes the activity of applying paint.
Він фарбує паркан уже третій день, бо хоче зробити все акуратно.
He has been painting the fence for three days now because he wants to do it neatly.
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to paint (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that the painting is completed and the surface has a new color. It focuses on the finished result of painting.
Ми пофарбували стіни в спальні за один день.
We painted the walls in the bedroom in one day.
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to glue (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of sticking, gluing, or pasting. It describes the process of joining things with adhesive.
Дитина клеїть аплікацію з паперу на урок праці.
The child is gluing a paper appliqué for craft class.
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to glue (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to successfully glue or stick things together, with a final result. It emphasizes that the pieces are now joined.
Я склеїв розбиту вазу, і тепер вона знову ціла.
I glued the broken vase back together, and now it's whole again.
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to cut (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of cutting with a knife or sharp tool. It describes the process of cutting.
Кухар ріже овочі для салату дуже майстерно.
The chef is cutting vegetables for the salad very skillfully.
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to cut (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to cut something into pieces or to cut oneself, with a completed result. It focuses on the finished cutting action.
Я порізав хліб на скибки для сніданку.
I cut the bread into slices for breakfast.
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to saw (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing process of sawing wood or materials. It describes the repetitive action of cutting with a saw.
Сусід пиляє дрова в гаражі вже дві години.
The neighbor has been sawing firewood in the garage for two hours.
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to saw (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to cut something completely through using a saw. It emphasizes that the object has been fully sawed into separate parts.
Він розпиляв стару трубу на кілька шматків.
He sawed the old pipe into several pieces.
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to chop (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing process of chopping with an axe or heavy tool. It describes the action of splitting or cutting by chopping.
Лісоруб рубає дуб біля річки вже зранку.
The lumberjack has been chopping the oak near the river since morning.
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to chop (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that the chopping is completed and wood or other material is cut. It focuses on the finished chopping action and its result.
Ми нарубали дров на зиму за вихідні.
We chopped firewood for the winter over the weekend.
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to dig (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of digging with a shovel or by hand. It describes the process of moving earth or creating holes.
Садівник копає яму для нового дерева вже годину.
The gardener has been digging a hole for the new tree for an hour now.
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to dig (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to dig out or excavate completely, resulting in a finished hole or removed object. It emphasizes the completed digging action.
Ми викопали картоплю з городу за два дні.
We dug up the potatoes from the garden in two days.
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to sow (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of sowing seeds in the ground. It describes the agricultural process of planting.
Фермер сіє пшеницю на полі кожну весну.
The farmer sows wheat in the field every spring.
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to sow (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to complete the sowing of seeds in a specific area. It emphasizes the finished planting action.
Вони посіяли кукурудзу на великому полі минулого тижня.
They sowed corn on the large field last week.
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to plant (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of planting trees, flowers, or seedlings. It describes the process of putting plants into the ground.
Ми садимо троянди вздовж алеї кожного року.
We plant roses along the alley every year.
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to plant (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to plant something completely and finish the task. It focuses on the completed planting action.
Я посадив яблуню в саду, і вона вже почала рости.
I planted an apple tree in the garden, and it has already started growing.
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to gather (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of collecting, gathering, or harvesting. It describes the process of bringing things together.
Ми збираємо яблука в саду кожного вересня.
We gather apples in the orchard every September.
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to gather (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to collect everything or harvest fully, with a completed result. It emphasizes the finished gathering or collection.
Вони зібрали врожай пшениці за тиждень.
They gathered the wheat harvest in a week.
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to water (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of watering plants, lawns, or flowers. It describes the process of giving water to plants.
Я поливаю квіти на балконі щоранку.
I water the flowers on the balcony every morning.
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to water (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to water plants completely in one session. It emphasizes the finished watering action and its effect.
Я полити город сьогодні, і земля стала вологою.
I watered the vegetable garden today, and the soil became moist.
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to mow (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated process of mowing grass, hay, or lawns with a scythe or mower. It describes the activity of cutting down vegetation.
Сусід косить траву на газоні що суботи влітку.
The neighbor mows the lawn every Saturday in summer.
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to mow (perfective)
A perfective verb indicating that the mowing of grass or hay has been completed in a specific area. It emphasizes the finished action and the result of a mowed field or lawn.
Ми скосили весь луг за один день.
We mowed the entire meadow in one day.
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to feed (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of giving food to someone or something (people, animals). It describes the process of feeding.
Я годую свого кота тричі на день, бо він завжди голодний.
I feed my cat three times a day because he's always hungry.
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to feed (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to feed someone or something completely, ensuring they are full or satisfied. It emphasizes the completed feeding action.
Вона нагодувала дітей вечерею й відправила їх спати.
She fed the children dinner and sent them to bed.
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to dress (imperfective)
An imperfective verb for the ongoing or repeated action of dressing someone else (not oneself). It describes the process of putting clothes on another person.
Мати одягає свою маленьку доньку в теплий комбінезон.
The mother is dressing her little daughter in a warm overall.
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to dress (perfective)
A perfective verb meaning to completely dress someone, finishing the process of putting on clothes. It emphasizes the completed action of clothing a person.
Я одягнув дитину за п'ять хвилин, і ми вийшли на вулицю.
I dressed the child in five minutes, and we went outside.
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