идти
idti
The Russian phrase for "to go" is идти (idti).
Meaning: served in a takeout container (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
idti
Did you know?
- When describing the weather, Russians use идти to say it is raining or snowing. Instead of saying 'it is raining', they say 'the rain is going' (идёт дождь).
- Russian has two different words for 'to go' depending on whether you are moving on foot or by vehicle. Using идти to describe a car trip would sound very strange to a native speaker.
- Russian uses идти to describe how clothes fit a person. If a dress идёт someone, it means the garment suits them or looks flattering.
Examples in context
- Я не хочу идти.I don't want to go.This sentence shows how to express a lack of desire using идти.Tatoeba #2556350 by marafon, translation #1841684 by CK
- Я не хотел идти.I didn't want to go.This sentence demonstrates the use of идти in a past tense context.Tatoeba #2525066 by paul_lingvo, translation #2011477 by CK
- Я не готов идти.I'm not ready to go.This sentence illustrates how to express a lack of readiness to use идти.Tatoeba #8647837 by fjay69, translation #4963998 by CK
- Я иду на работуI'm going to work.
- Я пойду в магазинI will go to the store.
- Давай пойдем в киноLet's go to the movies.
- Мы поехали в Санкт-ПетербургWe went to St. Petersburg.
- Пойдем в паркLet's go to the park.
- Едем на речкуWe're going to the river.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Sergey are ordering coffee at a cafe.
- Анастасия AnastasiaВам кофе здесь или с собой идти?Vam kofe zdes' ili s soboy idti?Do you want the coffee here or to go?
- Сергей SergeyМне, пожалуйста, с собой идти.Mne, pozhaluysta, s soboy idti.To go, please.
- Анастасия AnastasiaХорошо, один кофе с собой идти.Khorosho, odin kofe s soboy idti.Okay, one coffee to go.
- Сергей SergeyСпасибо, Анастасия!Spasibo, Anastasiya!Thank you, Anastasia!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
