Russian

Suffix

-е́ть or -еть • ‎(-étʹ or -etʹ)

1. The infinitive suffix for some verbs; often indicatives an intransitive or perfective verb. Becomes -ать ‎(-atʹ) after unpaired palatal or formerly palatal consonants (ж ч ш щ). Becomes -ять ‎(-jatʹ) after vowels.

See also

• -ать ‎(-atʹ), -ять ‎(-jatʹ), -ить ‎(-itʹ)
• -ть ‎(-tʹ), -ти ‎(-ti)