Asked • 04/02/19

Бегать vs. Бежать?

When should I use "Бегать" and when should I use "Бежать"? What's the difference between these two words?For instance, if want to say "I enjoy running" should I say "Мне нравится бегать" or "Мне нравится бежать"? Or does it sound more natural to just say "Я интересуюсь бегом"?I grew up speaking Russian at home, but I haven't had much of a formal education in Russian, and so there are many things about Russian grammar that I don't understand. This particular question is something I have a lot of trouble with.

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Lyudmila G. answered • 04/03/19

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I would like to add that the verb "бежать" is used for the action going on right now, for example, "Куда ты бежишь?" ("Where are you running to?")
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