In Russian, verbs come in two main types that explain how actions occur: perfective and imperfective. Let’s break down these forms using the verb "делать," which means "to do."

Imperfective Aspect: "делать"

• When to Use It: Use this for actions that are happening right now, occur regularly, or happen more than once.
• Example: Я делаю домашнее задание каждый вечер. (I do my homework every evening.)
• What It Means: This form is for actions you are doing without worrying about when they will end.

Perfective Aspect: "сделать"

• When to Use It: Use this for actions that are finished or have a clear outcome.
• Example: Я сделал домашнее задание. (I did my homework.)
• What It Means: This form shows that something is completely done.

Comparison:

• Imperfective: Я делаю (I am doing).
• Perfective: Я сделаю (I will do).

Summary:

Use "делать" when you talk about things happening now or things you often do. Use "сделать" when you want to say that something is finished. Knowing the difference helps you express your ideas about time and plans in Russian more clearly.