Russian · Verbs & Actions

Идти

idti

To go (on foot)

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move on foot in a direction. Used for movement on foot.

Example

Я иду в магазин.

I am going to the shop.

Etymology

The verb "идти" (idti) comes from the Old East Slavic "идти" and has roots in Proto-Slavic *idti, historically meaning to walk or move.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both spoken and written forms, it appears in various contexts. It is a fundamental verb recognized across all Russian dialects.

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