Russian · Verbs & Actions
Видеть
videt
To see
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perceive with the eyes.
Example
Я вижу красивый закат.
I see a beautiful sunset.
Etymology
The verb 'видеть' (videt) derives from the Proto-Slavic '*videti', meaning to see. This term highlights the sensory experience central to human perception.
How & Where It’s Used
'Видеть' is widely used in both speaking and writing, in various registers from everyday conversation to literary contexts, and it remains consistent across regions.