выбирать

This is the 2930th most frequent Russian word.


выбирать

"Выбирать" means "to choose" or "to select."


In this sentence, 'выбирать' is used in the sense of making a selection among multiple options.

Я выбираю платье для вечеринки.

I am choosing a dress for the party.


Here, 'выбирать' metaphorically expresses choosing or deciding a life course, conveying a deeper and broader context of decision-making.

Каждому нужно выбирать свою дорогу в жизни.

Everyone needs to choose their path in life.


In this instance, 'выбирать' means to elect or choose someone through a decision-making process, such as voting.

Его выбрали председателем комитета.

He was elected as the chairman of the committee.