Вертеться
Pronunciation
vyer-TYET-syah
Translation
vertetsya — to spin/turn around, to revolve, to hang around (a place)
Context & Examples
Ребёнок любит вертеться на месте.
The child loves to spin around in place.
Он постоянно вертится около кухни, когда я готовлю.
He's always hanging around the kitchen when I'm cooking.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This verb often implies restless, fidgety, or aimless physical movement. In the figurative sense 'вертеться около (чего-то/кого-то)', it can describe someone persistently lingering in a place, often with a slightly annoying or suspicious connotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Вертеться" mean in Russian?
"Вертеться" translates to "vertetsya — to spin/turn around, to revolve, to hang around (a place)" in English. It is pronounced as "vyer-TYET-syah".
How do you pronounce "Вертеться"?
The pronunciation of "Вертеться" is: vyer-TYET-syah
How to use "Вертеться" in a sentence?
Example: "Ребёнок любит вертеться на месте." which translates to "The child loves to spin around in place.". Another example: "Он постоянно вертится около кухни, когда я готовлю." — "He's always hanging around the kitchen when I'm cooking.".
What is the cultural significance of "Вертеться" in Russia?
This verb often implies restless, fidgety, or aimless physical movement. In the figurative sense 'вертеться около (чего-то/кого-то)', it can describe someone persistently lingering in a place, often with a slightly annoying or suspicious connotation.