вести себя
Translation of вести себя
behave
Russian word in Latin letters: vesti sebya
Meaning of вести себя
поступать определённым образом, особенно при других людях
to act in a particular way, especially with other people
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Он ведёт хорошо or он ведёт себя хорошо?
он ведёт себя хорошо
вести себя = to behave (себя is required)
Don't drop себя. Without it, вести means to lead or to drive.
Обычно он ведёт себя тихо.
He usually behaves quietly.
Веди себя! or Веди себя хорошо!?
Веди себя хорошо!
веди себя хорошо = behave yourself
Don't say just "Веди себя!". Russian needs how: веди себя хорошо, веди себя прилично.
Веди себя хорошо в гостях!
Behave yourself when we're visiting!
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Please behave well at the museum.
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Пожалуйста, веди себя хорошо в музее.
The children behaved well today.
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Сегодня дети вели себя хорошо.
вести себя synonyms
What's the difference between вести себя, поступать, and держаться
About one action or decision, not general behaviour.
Advanced: broader words
About bearing and manner: confidently, calmly.
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вести себя meaning: what does it mean?
to act in a particular way, especially with other people
вести себя pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
вести себя is pronounced as [vʲeˈstʲi sʲɪˈbʲa]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
вести себя definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please behave well at the museum. Translation: Пожалуйста, веди себя хорошо в музее.
Is вести себя part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, вести себя (behave) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is вести себя part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, вести себя (behave) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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