Russian Word of the Day
звонить
zvo-NEET • verb — 22nd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to call (by phone); to ring
Examples
- Можно тебе позвонить позже?
(Can I call you later?) - Телефон всё время звонил, и я не мог сосредоточиться.
(The phone kept ringing, and I couldn't concentrate.) - Если будут вопросы, звоните мне.
(If you have any questions, call me.)
Synonyms
- позвонить
- набрать
Звонить is used for making phone calls or describing ringing (phones, bells). Use звонить (imperfective) for ongoing or repeated actions, and позвонить (perfective) when referring to a single completed call. Imperatives: звони (informal), звоните (formal/plural).
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