#251 · VERB

искать

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искать is a Russian verb. It’s the #251 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 8 forms cover about 83% of everyday use — learn these first.

искать21%
ищу15%
искал11%
ищем10%
ищет9%
ищешь7%
ищут6%
искали6%
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искала5%
ищете4%
ищите3%
поискать3%
ищи1%
ищущий<1%
ища<1%

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