In Russian, if you want to say "I work," you say "Я работаю" (Ya rabotayu).

Let's break it down:

• Я (Ya) means "I."
• работаю (rabotayu) comes from the verb "работать" (rabotat'), which means "to work."

The Verb "Работать" (to work)

• Basic Form: работать (rabotat')
• How to Say It: [ra - BO - tat']

Changing the Verb "Работать"

In Russian, verbs change depending on who is doing the action. Here’s how "работать" changes:

1. Я работаю – I work
2. Ты работаешь – You (singular, informal) work
3. Он/Она/Оно работает – He/She/It works
4. Мы работаем – We work
5. Вы работаете – You (plural or formal) work
6. Они работают – They work

Everyday Actions

The verb "работать" is a common action, just like other important verbs:

• есть (yest') – to eat
• пить (pit') – to drink
• идти (idti) – to go

We use these verbs a lot in daily conversation, so knowing them is really helpful.

Examples in Sentences

1. Я работаю каждый день. (Ya rabotayu kazhdy den') – I work every day.
2. Ты работаешь сегодня? (Ty rabotaesh' segodnya?) – Are you working today?
3. Мы работаем в офисе. (My rabotaem v ofise.) – We work in the office.

Summary

To say "I work" in Russian, just remember "Я работаю."

Understanding the verb "работать" and how to change it will make it easier to talk about daily routines and activities. Practice these sentences, and soon you'll be using them in conversations with confidence!