уметь

This is the 9481st most frequent Russian word.


уметь

To know how to; to be able to.


Expressing ability or skill to perform an action.

Я умею готовить вкусные блюда.

I know how to cook delicious dishes.


Describing an acquired skill or interpersonal efficiency.

Он умеет слушать других людей.

He knows how to listen to other people.


Demonstrating practical capability or proficiency.

Моя сестра умеет плавать.

My sister knows how to swim.