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вести себя

Translation of вести себя

behave

Meaning of вести себя

Russian

поступать определённым образом, особенно при других людях

English

to act in a particular way, especially with other people

behave

Transcription and pronunciation of вести себя

вести́ себя́

Stress: вести — 2nd syllable · себя — 2nd syllable

Transcription
[vʲeˈstʲi sʲɪˈbʲa]
In Latin letters
vesti sebya

Traps and common mistakes

Он ведёт хорошо or он ведёт себя хорошо?

он ведёт себя хорошо

вести себя = to behave (себя is required)

Don't drop себя. Without it, вести means to lead or to drive.

Обычно он ведёт себя тихо.

He usually behaves quietly.

Веди себя! or Веди себя хорошо!?

Веди себя хорошо!

веди себя хорошо = behave yourself

Don't say just "Веди себя!". Russian needs how: веди себя хорошо, веди себя прилично.

Веди себя хорошо в гостях!

Behave yourself when we're visiting!

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  1. Please behave well at the museum.

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    Пожалуйста, веди себя хорошо в музее.

  2. The children behaved well today.

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    Сегодня дети вели себя хорошо.

вести себя synonyms

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What's the difference between вести себя, поступать, and держаться

П
🇷🇺Russian
поступать

About one action or decision, not general behaviour.

Advanced: broader words

Д
🇷🇺Russian
держаться

About bearing and manner: confidently, calmly.

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What does вести себя mean?

to act in a particular way, especially with other people

How do you pronounce вести себя?

вести себя is pronounced [vʲeˈstʲi sʲɪˈbʲa], in Latin letters “vesti sebya”.

How is вести себя used in a sentence?

Please behave well at the museum. Translation: Пожалуйста, веди себя хорошо в музее.

Is вести себя part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, вести себя (behave) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is вести себя part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, вести себя (behave) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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