Russian Word of the Day
заниматься
za-ni-MA-tsya • verb — 2nd of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to be occupied with something; to study, practice, or do an activity regularly
Examples
- Я занимаюсь английским каждый день.
(I study English every day.) - Он занимается спортом по утрам.
(He works out in the mornings.) - Чем ты занимаешься в свободное время?
(What do you do in your free time?)
Synonyms
- учиться
- тренироваться
- делать
This is a very common verb in everyday Russian. It can mean doing an activity regularly, studying a subject, or being occupied with something, depending on the context.
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