In Russian, there are two important verbs: "вести" and "повести."

What Do These Verbs Mean?

• Вести means to lead or guide and is used for actions that are happening right now or happen repeatedly.
• Повести also means to lead, but it is used for one-time actions that are done. This verb shows that there is a specific goal, like taking someone to a certain place.

How to Use These Verbs

• Using Вести:

  • When you want to say you are currently leading someone, you can say:
    • “Я веду вас в музей.” (I am leading you to the museum.)
  • To show something you do regularly, say:
    • “Я веду занятия каждую субботу.” (I hold classes every Saturday.)

• Using Повести:

  • If you want to talk about something you have finished or plan to do, you can say:
    • “Я поведу тебя в парк.” (I will lead you to the park.)
  • To mention a clear action in the future, say:
    • “Он повёл своих друзей на концерт.” (He took his friends to the concert.)

Key Points to Remember

• Which Verb to Use:

  • Use "вести" for actions happening now or often.
  • Use "повести" for actions that are completed or meant for the future.

• Example Sentences:

  • Correct: “Мы ведём обсуждение.” (We are having a discussion.)
  • Correct: “Сегодня я повел его к врачу.” (Today I took him to the doctor.)

By practicing these verbs, you'll improve your Russian speaking and writing. Try making sentences with both "вести" and "повести" to help you understand how they are different!