Двинуться
Pronunciation
dvee-NOOT-syah
Translation
dvinutsya — to move (start moving), to set off
Context & Examples
Он наконец двинулся с места.
He finally moved from the spot.
Давай двинемся в путь.
Let's set off on the road.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This perfective verb implies a decisive start of motion, often used in commands or to describe finally getting going. In casual speech, you might hear 'Двинься!' meaning 'Move over!'
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Двинуться" mean in Russian?
"Двинуться" translates to "dvinutsya — to move (start moving), to set off" in English. It is pronounced as "dvee-NOOT-syah".
How do you pronounce "Двинуться"?
The pronunciation of "Двинуться" is: dvee-NOOT-syah
How to use "Двинуться" in a sentence?
Example: "Он наконец двинулся с места." which translates to "He finally moved from the spot.". Another example: "Давай двинемся в путь." — "Let's set off on the road.".
What is the cultural significance of "Двинуться" in Russia?
This perfective verb implies a decisive start of motion, often used in commands or to describe finally getting going. In casual speech, you might hear 'Двинься!' meaning 'Move over!'