#19 · VERB

знать

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знать is a Russian verb. It’s the #19 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 6 forms cover about 85% of everyday use — learn these first.

знаю39%
знаешь17%
знаете9%
знать7%
знал6%
знает6%
Show 13 more forms
знаем4%
знала4%
узнать3%
знали2%
знают2%
зная<1%
знай<1%
знайте<1%
знало<1%
знающий<1%
знати<1%
знавший<1%
знаю--<1%

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