ездить

Russian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *ězditi.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈjezʲdʲɪtʲ]
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Verb

е́здить • (jézditʹ) impf (perfective съе́здить or пое́здить)

  1. to go (by horse or vehicle), to ride, to drive
  2. to come, to visit
  3. to travel
    Я ча́сто е́зжу в Москву́.
    Ja částo jézžu v Moskvú.
    I frequently go (travel) to Moscow. (abstract verb)
    е́здить на ло́шади ― jézditʹ na lóšadi ― to ride a horse (generally, abstract verb)
    е́здить на по́езде ― jézditʹ na pójezde ― to go by train (generally, abstract verb)

Usage notes

Я е́зжу на маши́не. ― Ja jézžu na mašíne. ― I go by car.
The subject has no definite destination in mind, and perhaps travels in more than one direction. Here, е́зжу is from the abstract verb е́здить.
Я е́ду в Москву́. ― Ja jédu v Moskvú. ― I'm going to Moscow.
The subject has a definite destination (i.e. Moscow) in mind and the intention of going in a single direction. Here, е́ду is from the concrete verb е́хать.

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