#467 · VERB

есть

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есть is a Russian verb. It’s the #467 most frequently used Russian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.

Forms you’ll actually hear

Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Russian. The top 7 forms cover about 86% of everyday use — learn these first.

есть28%
ешь18%
ел11%
ем9%
ест8%
едят6%
ели6%
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ела6%
едим3%
ешьте3%
едите3%
есть--<1%

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