Breakdown of Значит, коллаген останавливает старение?
останавливать
to stop (someone, something), imperfective
значит
so (therefore / it means)
коллаген
collagen
старение
aging
Questions & Answers about Значит, коллаген останавливает старение?
Why is there a comma after Значит?
Here, значит acts as an introductory word (вводное слово) meaning 'so' or 'therefore,' rather than the literal verb 'it means.' In Russian, introductory words must be set off by commas.
Why do we use the imperfective verb останавливает here instead of a perfective verb?
The imperfective останавливать (to stop) is used because the sentence describes a general, ongoing characteristic or a continuous process, rather than a single, one-time completed action.
When should I use останавливать versus the reflexive останавливаться?
Use the standard transitive verb останавливать when the subject stops something else (here, collagen stops aging). You would use the reflexive останавливаться when the subject itself comes to a halt (e.g., a car stops).
What case is старение in this sentence?
It is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb. Since старение (aging) is an inanimate neuter noun, its accusative form looks exactly the same as its nominative form.
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