This is the 6813th most frequent Russian word.
and
The Russian word "and" translates to "и" in English, meaning "and" or "also" to connect words or phrases.
The word 'и' is used here as a conjunction to link two activities within a single thought, showing an addition relationship.
Я люблю читать книги и смотреть фильмы.
I like to read books and watch movies.
The word 'и' is employed to link two subjects, grouping them in a compound subject.
Моя сестра и её друг пришли вместе.
My sister and her friend came together.
Here, 'и' connects two independent clauses, acting as a coordinating conjunction in a complex sentence.