водить

This is the 10607th most frequent Russian word.


водить

To lead, drive, or guide.


The word 'водить' is used in the context of operating a vehicle or driving.

Я умею водить машину.

I know how to drive a car.


In this sentence, 'водить' expresses the action of accompanying or leading someone to a place.

Отец водит детей в школу каждый день.

Father takes the children to school every day.


Here, 'водить' is used to describe leading or directing a group in a dance.

Они любили водить хороводы на свадьбах.

They loved to lead dance circles at weddings.