Бегать
Pronunciation
BYEH-gaht
Translation
begat — to run (imperfective, multidirectional)
Context & Examples
Я люблю бегать по утрам в парке.
I love to run in the park in the mornings.
Дети бегают по двору и играют в салки.
The children are running around the yard playing tag.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This verb implies running in multiple directions or as a repeated activity, not a single, goal-oriented dash. It's the verb you'd use for jogging, playing, or running errands around town, contrasting with the perfective 'побегать' (to run for a while) and the unidirectional 'бежать' (to run in one direction).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Бегать" mean in Russian?
"Бегать" translates to "begat — to run (imperfective, multidirectional)" in English. It is pronounced as "BYEH-gaht".
How do you pronounce "Бегать"?
The pronunciation of "Бегать" is: BYEH-gaht
How to use "Бегать" in a sentence?
Example: "Я люблю бегать по утрам в парке." which translates to "I love to run in the park in the mornings.". Another example: "Дети бегают по двору и играют в салки." — "The children are running around the yard playing tag.".
What is the cultural significance of "Бегать" in Russia?
This verb implies running in multiple directions or as a repeated activity, not a single, goal-oriented dash. It's the verb you'd use for jogging, playing, or running errands around town, contrasting with the perfective 'побегать' (to run for a while) and the unidirectional 'бежать' (to run in one direction).