Водиться
Pronunciation
vah-DEET-syah
Translation
voditsya — to be found, to exist (of animals, phenomena); to hang out, to associate with (informal, of people)
Context & Examples
В этом лесу водятся лисы.
Foxes are found in this forest.
Он водится с подозрительными людьми.
He hangs out with suspicious people.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This verb is commonly used to describe the natural habitat of animals or the existence of something in a place. In informal speech, when referring to people, it often carries a slightly negative or judgmental connotation about the company one keeps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Водиться" mean in Russian?
"Водиться" translates to "voditsya — to be found, to exist (of animals, phenomena); to hang out, to associate with (informal, of people)" in English. It is pronounced as "vah-DEET-syah".
How do you pronounce "Водиться"?
The pronunciation of "Водиться" is: vah-DEET-syah
How to use "Водиться" in a sentence?
Example: "В этом лесу водятся лисы." which translates to "Foxes are found in this forest.". Another example: "Он водится с подозрительными людьми." — "He hangs out with suspicious people.".
What is the cultural significance of "Водиться" in Russia?
This verb is commonly used to describe the natural habitat of animals or the existence of something in a place. In informal speech, when referring to people, it often carries a slightly negative or judgmental connotation about the company one keeps.