водить

Russian

Etymology

    Inherited from Proto-Slavic *voditi (to lead, conduct). Cognate with English wed and wage.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): [vɐˈdʲitʲ]
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    Verb

    води́ть • (vodítʹimpf (verbal noun вожде́ние)

    1. to lead, to conduct, to guide
    2. to drive
      Я не вожу́ автома́т.Ja ne vožú avtomát.I don't drive automatic.
    3. to move
    4. to breed
    5. to be it in tag and similar games

    Usage notes

    Водить is an abstract verb. Its counterpart, вести́ (vestí), is a concrete verb.

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    Descendants

    • Kildin Sami: во̄дтэ (vōdte)

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    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): [ˈwɔdetʲ]

    Verb

    во́дить • (vódytʹ)

    1. third-person singular present imperfective of води́ти (vodýty)