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How do you say "to leave" in Russian?
уйти
ujti
In Russian, "to leave" is уйти.
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Pronunciation
Say oo-TEE, stress on the second syllable. The 'u' is brief, like in English 'put'.
Writing and usage
Four letters: уйти. The prefix у- means away. Very short, simple perfective verb.
Example sentence
Мама ушла из дома.
Mom left the house.
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How to remember уйти
Ujti is tiny - just four letters for leaving, as quick as the action itself.
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Questions about уйти
How do you say "to leave" in Russian?
In Russian, "to leave" is уйти. It is a noun.
How is уйти written in Russian?
Four letters: уйти. The prefix у- means away. Very short, simple perfective verb.
How is уйти used in a sentence?
Use уйти as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Мама ушла из дома. (Mom left the house.).
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