To learn how to use the Russian verb "писать," which means "to write," we need to see how it changes based on who is writing.

How "писать" Changes in Present Tense

Here’s how to say "to write" for different people in the present tense:

1. Я пишу - I write
2. Ты пишешь - You write (singular/informal)
3. Он/Она/Оно пишет - He/She/It writes
4. Мы пишем - We write
5. Вы пишете - You write (plural/formal)
6. Они пишут - They write

Important Things to Remember

• Subject Pronouns: Each form has a subject pronoun: Я, Ты, Он/Она/Оно, Мы, Вы, Они. In everyday conversation, people often drop the pronoun if it’s clear who they’re talking about.

• Verb Stem: The core part of "писать" is "пиш-." The endings change depending on who is writing:

  • -у, -ешь, -ет, -ем, -ете, -ут are the endings used for each form.

Example Sentences

• Я пишу книгу. - I write a book.
• Ты пишешь письмо? - Are you writing a letter?
• Он пишет статью. - He writes an article.
• Мы пишем домашнее задание. - We write homework.
• Вы пишете свои мысли. - You write your thoughts.
• Они пишут сообщения. - They write messages.

Now that you know how to use "писать" in different ways, try making your own sentences! This practice will help you feel more comfortable using this verb in everyday conversations.