Russian · Verbs & Actions
Бежать
bezhat
To run
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move swiftly on foot.
Example
Он бежит по парку каждое утро.
He runs in the park every morning.
Etymology
The verb "бежать" (bezhat) comes from the Old East Slavic "бигъ" and has Proto-Slavic roots in *bježati, originally meaning to hurry or run.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in both spoken and written contexts, it is applicable in casual conversations as well as formal writing.