zavodyat

"Zavodyat" is a Russian verb that translates to "to compete" or "to race" in English. It is derived from the noun "zavod," which means "race" or "competition." The verb "zavodyat" is used to describe the action of participating in or engaging in a race or competition. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of competing with someone or something, such as in a business or intellectual context.

The verb "zavodyat" is typically used in the present tense, such as "on zavodyat" (they compete) or "ya zavodyu" (I compete). It can also be used in the past tense, as in "on zavodil" (he competed) or "my zavodyali" (we competed). The future tense form is "budu zavodyat" (I will compete).

In Russian, "zavodyat" is often used in sports contexts, such as describing athletes competing in a race or game. It can also be used in more general contexts, such as describing a business competing with another company or a person competing with others for a job or promotion. The verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and its meaning can vary depending on the specific context in which it is used.