#280 · VERB

спать

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спать is a Russian verb. It’s the #280 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 83% of everyday use — learn these first.

спать38%
спал12%
спит11%
спала9%
спишь8%
сплю6%
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поспать6%
спали4%
спят3%
спите2%
спим<1%
спи<1%
спящий<1%
спало<1%

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