No. 1,705 in Russian
бывает
"Happens," "occurs," or "exists" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Так иногда бывает, что планы меняются.
Sometimes it happens that plans change.
In this sentence, 'бывает' is used to describe occurrences or situations that happen from time to time.
Он бывает очень занят в будние дни.
He is often very busy on weekdays.
Here, 'бывает' is used to express habitual situations or behaviors.
Бывает, что видишь знакомого человека и не знаешь, откуда его знаешь.
It happens that you see someone familiar and don’t know where you know them from.
In this context, 'бывает' signifies occurrences or situations that are typical or unsurprising.
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