No. 3,141 in Russian
летит
"Летит" means "is flying."
In a sentence
Птица летит высоко в небе.
The bird is flying high in the sky.
Here, 'летит' indicates the action of flying performed by the bird.
В самолёте летит моя подруга.
My friend is flying in the airplane.
In this sentence, 'летит' refers to the act of flying, used metaphorically to describe a person traveling by airplane.
Ветер силён, осенний лист летит по воздуху.
The wind is strong, an autumn leaf is flying through the air.
Here, 'летит' describes the movement of a leaf being carried by the wind, illustrating the action of flying or being airborne.
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