есть
Translation of есть
eat
Russian word in Latin letters: est
Meaning of есть
принимать пищу, употреблять еду ради питания
consume food
Pronunciation
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I eat a lot of fruit.
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Я ем много фруктов.
Let's eat together.
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Давай поедим вместе.
есть synonyms
What's the difference between есть, кушать, поесть, перекусить, and питаться
Softer, homely; common with children and guests.
Have a meal, eat something (not always all of it).
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Narrower: eat a little between meals.
About diet and habits: what you usually eat.
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есть meaning: what does it mean?
consume food
есть pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
есть is pronounced as [ˈjestʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
есть definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I eat a lot of fruit. Translation: Я ем много фруктов.
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