Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| войти́ | vojtí | perfective |
| входи́ть | vxodítʹ | imperfective |
| заходи́ть | zaxodítʹ | imperfective |
| зайти́ | zajtí | perfective |
| въезжа́ть | vʺjezžátʹ | imperfective |
| въе́хать | vʺjéxatʹ | perfective |
The verb is used to describe the act of going into a place, such as a room. In a computing context, the related noun ввод refers to the act of entering data or inputting information.
Which one should you use?
The choice of verb depends on the nature of the movement and the aspect of the action. Use the perfective войти́ for a completed action of entering, whereas the imperfective входи́ть is used for an ongoing process or a habitual action. If you are entering a place briefly or as a side trip, such as 'dropping by' a friend's house, use the forms with the prefix за– like зайти́ (to step inside) or заходи́ть. If you are entering a space via a vehicle, such as driving into a garage, use the forms with the prefix въ– like въе́хать or the imperfective въезжа́ть.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using these verbs to specify the place being entered, you must use the preposition в followed by the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
vojtí
Did you know?
- The hard sign ъ in въе́хать serves as a phonetic marker to keep the prefix в and the root separate, preventing them from blending into a single sound.
- In some contexts, зайти́ can also mean 'to go behind' something, such as walking behind a building.
- The prefix в- in verbs like войти́ acts as a directional marker, essentially functioning as the word 'into' within the verb itself. This allows the verb to carry the prepositional meaning internally.
Examples in context
- Входите, пожалуйста.Please enter.
- Заходи, мы уже ждем.Come in, we're already waiting.
- Войти в комнатуEnter the room
- Войти в зданиеEnter the building
- Пожалуйста, войдите и закройте дверь.Please enter and close the door.
- Заходи, я свободен.Come in, I'm free.
- Заходите в комнату, мама вас ждет.Enter the room, mom is waiting for you.
- Он решил войти́ в комнату.On reshil voyti v komnatu.He decided to enter the room.
- Мы хотим войти́ в здание.My khotim voyti v zdaniye.We want to enter the building.
- Пора войти́ в зал.Pora voyti v zal.It is time to enter the hall.
Example conversation
Alexander and Maria are standing in front of an office door.
- Александр AleksandrМария, пора войти́ в кабинет.Mariya, pora voyti v kabinet.Maria, it is time to enter the office.
- Мария MariaВы готовы к встрече?Vy gotovy k vstretche?Are you ready for the meeting?
- Александр AleksandrДа, я готов.Da, ya gotov.Yes, I am ready.
- Мария MariaТогда заходим.Togda zakhodim.Then let's go in.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enter” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
