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Present tense verb basics

Common present-tense verb endings help you describe routine, work, and study actions.

Examples

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Мы читаем каждый день.

We read every day.

Я работаю дома сегодня.

I am working at home today.

Она часто пишет вечером.

She often writes in the evening.

Pattern

subject + conjugated verb

How it works

Common present-tense verb endings help you describe routine, work, and study actions. This pattern typically appears as subject + conjugated verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.

What to notice

  • Russian present-tense endings vary by conjugation group.
  • The verb itself often carries enough information that the subject can feel lighter in context.

Why it matters

Use short practical patterns for action and routine.

Use in context

Present-tense patterns open the door to simple articles, mini-dialogues, and story excerpts.