подниматься vs подняться
podnimat'sya vs podnyat'sya — rise/go up vs rise once/reach upward
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What it really means
Подниматься is imperfective and describes upward movement in progress, repeated ascent, or a regular increase. Подняться is perfective for one completed rise, climb, or increase. The reflexive form can be intransitive (“rise oneself”); поднимать/поднять without -ся means lift something and takes an object.
Examples in natural speech
Мы медленно поднимаемся по лестнице.
We are slowly going up the stairs.
Цены продолжают подниматься.
Prices continue to rise.
Он поднялся на третий этаж.
He went up to the third floor.
Температура поднялась до двадцати градусов.
The temperature rose to twenty degrees.
Поднимайтесь, поезд отправляется.
Get up; the train is leaving.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse подниматься with поднимать: the latter lifts an object. Use на + accusative for movement onto/to a level and по + dative for movement up along stairs or a surface, as in подниматься по лестнице.
Memory tip
Подниматься traces the climb; подняться reaches the higher point.
Frequently asked questions
Why can подниматься mean “get up”?
It covers rising from a seated or lying position as well as moving upward; context determines the physical scene.
What is the difference from вставать?
Вставать specifically means stand up or get out of bed; подниматься emphasizes upward movement or rising.
Can prices подниматься?
Yes, prices, temperatures, and levels can rise metaphorically; the imperfective highlights a trend.
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