To understand how to use the verb "пить" (which means "to drink") in Russian, we need to know that it is an irregular verb.

There’s also a special form called "выпить," which means a completed action. Let’s break down how to say it in different tenses when talking about groups of people.

Present Tense

In the present tense, when we talk about "we," "you" (in a group or formal), and "they," we say:

• мы пьем (we drink)
• вы пьете (you drink - plural/formal)
• они пьют (they drink)

Example Sentence:

• Мы пьем чай. (We drink tea.)

Past Tense

In the past tense, the way we say it changes a little based on gender, but for plural, it stays the same:

• они пили (they drank)

Example Sentence:

• Они пили воду. (They drank water.)

Future Tense

For the future tense, we use "выпить," the special form. Here’s how to say it for groups:

• мы выпьем (we will drink)
• вы выпьете (you will drink - plural/formal)
• они выпьют (they will drink)

Example Sentence:

• Мы выпьем сок завтра. (We will drink juice tomorrow.)

Summary

Here’s a quick look at how we use "пить" for groups in different tenses:

| Tense | Plural Form | |----------------|-----------------------------------| | Present | мы пьем, вы пьете, они пьют | | Past | они пили | | Future | мы выпьем, вы выпьете, они выпьют |

By learning these forms, you can talk about drinking in Russian with groups of people. Practice making sentences using these verbs to get better!