No. 11,320 in Russian
дерется
"Дерется" means "fights" (physically).
In a sentence
Мальчик дерётся на школьном дворе.
The boy is fighting in the school yard.
Here, 'дерётся' means that he is engaging in a physical fight, expressing an action that involves conflict.
Он дерётся, защищая своих друзей.
He is fighting, defending his friends.
In this sentence, 'дерётся' conveys an act of fighting with a purpose of defense, showing intention and reason behind the physical fight.
Почему он всегда дерётся, а не пытается решить проблему словами?
Why does he always fight instead of trying to solve the problem with words?
Here, 'дерётся' is used to criticize the tendency to resort to physical means to address issues rather than opting for verbal discussion or other methods.
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