Verb reference

ждать

to wait

ImperfectiveType I

Fill the verified forms for ждать only. Its aspect partner is a separate reference and practice choice.

Present tense — imperfective

ждать present forms

Person Present

Я жду

Ты ждешь

Он / Она ждет

Мы ждем

Вы ждете

Они ждут

Build view

1 form in this section currently have validated build explanations. Rows marked Build open below; the rest stay reference-only for now.

How it was built

This form uses a direct build from the selected stem and ending.

Stem rule Direct stem

Ending rule -ешь

This form uses the regular stem and ending directly, with no extra rewrite.

Stem Selection Direct stem

Use the regular stem carried by this audited sample pattern.

Stem жд-

This is the stem carried into the form after the selection step.

Ending -ешь

Attach the personal ending selected by the rule pattern.

Surface Form ждешь

This is the final form the learner sees and types.

direct stem -> жд- + -ешь-> ждешь

Command forms