perfective aspect
Definitions
A feature of the verb which denotes viewing the event the verb describes as a completed whole, rather than from within the event as it unfolds. For example, "she sat down" as opposed to "she was sitting down". Since the focus is on the completion of what is expressed by the verb, this aspect is generally associated with the past and future tenses. This term is often used interchangeably with aorist aspect. This is not to be confused with the perfect tense.
Equivalents
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Ελληνικάαόριστος
Italianoperfetto
日本語完了相
Latinaperfectum
Polskiaspekt dokonany
Portuguêsperfeito
Русскийсовершенный вид
Tagalognaganap
Türkçebitmişlik görünüşü
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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