Motion verbs for simple travel
Use идти and ехать to describe going on foot or by transport in common everyday situations.
Examples
RussianTranslation
Мы едем в город.
We are going to the city.
Я иду домой после работы.
I am going home after work.
Они едут в центр на автобусе.
They are going downtown by bus.
Pattern
motion verb + destination
How it works
Use идти and ехать to describe going on foot or by transport in common everyday situations. This pattern typically appears as motion verb + destination and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Russian motion verbs are a major recurring system, so a simple first page helps.
- Going on foot and going by transport are treated differently.
Why it matters
Talk about finished actions and past scenes more clearly.
Use in context
Motion verbs are essential in Russian because everyday language relies on them so heavily.