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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on everyday phrases in Russian! In this lesson, you will learn essential phrases that you can use in your daily life, such as how to say "please", "thank you", and "excuse me". These phrases will help you navigate various social situations and interact with native Russian speakers. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use these everyday phrases and make a great impression on your Russian friends or colleagues.

Let's get started!

Basic Phrases[edit | edit source]

Here are some basic everyday phrases that you can start using right away:

Greetings[edit | edit source]

Привет! (Privet!) - Hello!
Здравствуйте! (Zdravstvuyte!) - Hello! (formal)
Доброе утро! (Dobroe utro!) - Good morning!
Добрый день! (Dobryy den!) - Good afternoon!
Добрый вечер! (Dobryy vecher!) - Good evening!
Пока! (Poka!) - Goodbye!
До свидания! (Do svidaniya!) - Goodbye! (formal)
Увидимся! (Uvidimsya!) - See you!

Polite Expressions[edit | edit source]

Пожалуйста! (Pozhaluysta!) - Please.
Спасибо! (Spasibo!) - Thank you.
Большое спасибо! (Bol'shoye spasibo!) - Thank you very much.
Извините! (Izvinite!) - Excuse me.
Извините, пожалуйста! (Izvinite, pozhaluysta!) - Excuse me, please.
Пожалуйста, прошу прощения! (Pozhaluysta, proshu proshcheniya!) - I'm sorry.

Asking for Help[edit | edit source]

Помогите, пожалуйста! (Pomogite, pozhaluysta!) - Help me, please!
Можно вам задать вопрос? (Mozhno vam zadat' vopros?) - Can I ask you a question?
Можете мне помочь? (Mozhete mne pomoch'?) - Can you help me?
Помогите мне, пожалуйста! (Pomogite mne, pozhaluysta!) - Please help me.

Expressing Gratitude[edit | edit source]

Спасибо большое! (Spasibo bol'shoye!) - Thank you very much.
Благодарю вас! (Blagodaryu vas!) - I thank you.
Вы очень любезны! (Vy ochen' lyubezny!) - You are very kind.
Я вам очень признателен! (Ya vam ochen' priznatelen!) - I am very grateful to you.

Apologizing[edit | edit source]

Прошу прощения! (Proshu proshcheniya!) - I apologize.
Извините за неудобство! (Izvinite za neudobstvo!) - Sorry for the inconvenience.
Простите меня! (Prostite menya!) - Forgive me.

Practice Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice using these everyday phrases in context. Here are some example sentences:

1. Привет! Как дела? (Privet! Kak dela?) - Hello! How are you? 2. Здравствуйте! Вы говорите по-английски? (Zdravstvuyte! Vy govorite po-angliyski?) - Hello! Do you speak English? 3. Добрый день! Чем я могу вам помочь? (Dobryy den'! Chem ya mogu vam pomoch'?) - Good afternoon! How can I help you? 4. Извините, где находится туалет? (Izvinite, gde nakhoditsya tualet?) - Excuse me, where is the restroom? 5. Пожалуйста, подайте мне соль. (Pozhaluysta, podayte mne sol') - Please pass me the salt. 6. Спасибо за вашу помощь! (Spasibo za vashu pomoshch'!) - Thank you for your help. 7. Большое спасибо за приглашение! (Bol'shoye spasibo za priglasheniye!) - Thank you very much for the invitation. 8. Прошу прощения за опоздание! (Proshu proshcheniya za opozdanie!) - I apologize for being late.

Practice these sentences with a Russian-speaking friend or practice partner to improve your pronunciation and fluency. The more you practice, the more confident you will become in using these everyday phrases!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned some essential everyday phrases in Russian. These phrases will come in handy in various social situations, allowing you to communicate effectively with native Russian speakers. Keep practicing these phrases regularly to reinforce your learning and improve your fluency.

In the next lesson, we will continue to expand our vocabulary and learn more useful phrases. Stay motivated and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Basic Phrases and Greetings

Nouns and Gender

Numbers and Time

Cases and Prepositions

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Conjugation

Food and Dining

Russian Traditions and Holidays

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Russian Literature and Arts

Videos[edit | edit source]

800 Russian Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #40 ...[edit | edit source]

160 Russian Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #8 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

400 Russian Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #20 ...[edit | edit source]

20 Russian Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-As a Russian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of mastering everyday phrases in any language. In this lesson, we’ll cover essential and commonly used phrases in Russian for everyday situations. It is crucial to have at least a basic understanding of these phrases to communicate effectively, whether you are traveling, studying, or working with Russian speakers.
+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on everyday phrases in Russian! In this lesson, you will learn essential phrases that you can use in your daily life, such as how to say "please", "thank you", and "excuse me". These phrases will help you navigate various social situations and interact with native Russian speakers. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use these everyday phrases and make a great impression on your Russian friends or colleagues.
+Let's get started!
+== Basic Phrases ==
+Here are some basic everyday phrases that you can start using right away:
-<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Bird|Bird]] & [[Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Telling-Time|Telling Time]].</span>
+=== Greetings ===
-== Greetings ==
-Let's start with greetings. Russians are known for being warm and welcoming. Here are a few common Russian phrases for greeting and introducing yourself.
-{| class="wikitable"
+* Привет! (Privet!) - Hello!
-! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+* Здравствуйте! (Zdravstvuyte!) - Hello! (formal)
-|-
+* Доброе утро! (Dobroe utro!) - Good morning!
-| Здравствуйте || zdravstvuyte || Hello (formal)
+* Добрый день! (Dobryy den!) - Good afternoon!
-|-
+* Добрый вечер! (Dobryy vecher!) - Good evening!
-| Привет || privet || Hi, Hey (informal)
+* Пока! (Poka!) - Goodbye!
-|-
+* До свидания! (Do svidaniya!) - Goodbye! (formal)
-| Как вас зовут? || kak vas zovut? || What's your name? (formal)
+* Увидимся! (Uvidimsya!) - See you!
-|-
-| Как тебя зовут? || kak tebya zovut? || What's your name? (informal)
-|-
-| Меня зовут... || menya zovut... || My name is...
-|-
-| Рад(а) познакомиться || rad(a) poznakomit'sya || Nice to meet you
-|}
-Russians have two forms of speech: formal and informal. When addressing someone older or in a senior position, always use formal language. Informal language is appropriate for people in a lower position, children, or people your age or younger.
+=== Polite Expressions ===
-== Common Phrases ==
+* Пожалуйста! (Pozhaluysta!) - Please.
-Now let's move on to some everyday phrases that you can use in different situations.
+* Спасибо! (Spasibo!) - Thank you.
+* Большое спасибо! (Bol'shoye spasibo!) - Thank you very much.
+* Извините! (Izvinite!) - Excuse me.
+* Извините, пожалуйста! (Izvinite, pozhaluysta!) - Excuse me, please.
+* Пожалуйста, прошу прощения! (Pozhaluysta, proshu proshcheniya!) - I'm sorry.
 === Asking for Help ===
-When traveling to Russia or any other Russian-speaking country, you may find yourself in need of help. Here are some phrases that you can use to ask for help:
+* Помогите, пожалуйста! (Pomogite, pozhaluysta!) - Help me, please!
+* Можно вам задать вопрос? (Mozhno vam zadat' vopros?) - Can I ask you a question?
+* Можете мне помочь? (Mozhete mne pomoch'?) - Can you help me?
+* Помогите мне, пожалуйста! (Pomogite mne, pozhaluysta!) - Please help me.
+=== Expressing Gratitude ===
-* Можно вам задать вопрос? (mozhet vam zadat' vopros?) - Can I ask you a question?
+* Спасибо большое! (Spasibo bol'shoye!) - Thank you very much.
-* Вы говорите по-английски? (vy govorite po-angliyski?) - Do you speak English?
+* Благодарю вас! (Blagodaryu vas!) - I thank you.
-* Я не понимаю (ya ne ponimayu) - I don’t understand
+* Вы очень любезны! (Vy ochen' lyubezny!) - You are very kind.
-* Помогите, пожалуйста! (pomogite, pozhaluysta!) - Help me, please!
+* Я вам очень признателен! (Ya vam ochen' priznatelen!) - I am very grateful to you.
-* Я заблудился (ya zabludilsya) - I am lost
-=== Making Requests ===
+=== Apologizing ===
-When requesting something, manners are essential in the Russian language. Here are some polite ways of making requests:
+* Прошу прощения! (Proshu proshcheniya!) - I apologize.
+* Извините за неудобство! (Izvinite za neudobstvo!) - Sorry for the inconvenience.
+* Простите меня! (Prostite menya!) - Forgive me.
-* Можно, пожалуйста... (mozhet, pozhaluysta...) - Can I have, please...
+== Practice Sentences ==
-* Подайте, пожалуйста... (podayte, pozhaluysta...) - Pass me, please...
-* Скажите, пожалуйста... (skazhite, pozhaluysta...) - Can you tell me, please...
-* Расскажите мне о... (rasskazhite mne o...) - Tell me about...
-* Покажите мне... (pokazhite mne...) - Show me...
-=== Expressing Gratitude and Apologies ===
+Now, let's practice using these everyday phrases in context. Here are some example sentences:
-Showing gratitude and offering apologies are important in any language. Here are some phrases that you can use:
+. Привет! Как дела? (Privet! Kak dela?) - Hello! How are you?
+. Здравствуйте! Вы говорите по-английски? (Zdravstvuyte! Vy govorite po-angliyski?) - Hello! Do you speak English?
+. Добрый день! Чем я могу вам помочь? (Dobryy den'! Chem ya mogu vam pomoch'?) - Good afternoon! How can I help you?
+. Извините, где находится туалет? (Izvinite, gde nakhoditsya tualet?) - Excuse me, where is the restroom?
+. Пожалуйста, подайте мне соль. (Pozhaluysta, podayte mne sol') - Please pass me the salt.
+. Спасибо за вашу помощь! (Spasibo za vashu pomoshch'!) - Thank you for your help.
+. Большое спасибо за приглашение! (Bol'shoye spasibo za priglasheniye!) - Thank you very much for the invitation.
+. Прошу прощения за опоздание! (Proshu proshcheniya za opozdanie!) - I apologize for being late.
-* Спасибо! (spasibo!) - Thank you!
+Practice these sentences with a Russian-speaking friend or practice partner to improve your pronunciation and fluency. The more you practice, the more confident you will become in using these everyday phrases!
-* Большое спасибо! (bol'shoye spasibo!) - Thank you very much!
-* Спасибо за помощь! (spasibo za pomoshch!) - Thank you for your help!
-* Извините! (izvinite!) - Excuse me! / I’m sorry!
-* Простите меня, пожалуйста! (prostite menya, pozhaluysta!) - Forgive me, please!
 == Conclusion ==
-These are just a few examples of the essential everyday phrases that can help you communicate better in Russian. It’s essential to have a basic understanding of these phrases to make your time in Russia, or any other Russian-speaking country, more enjoyable and efficient. Start practicing today and watch your Russian language skills improve.
+Congratulations! You have now learned some essential everyday phrases in Russian. These phrases will come in handy in various social situations, allowing you to communicate effectively with native Russian speakers. Keep practicing these phrases regularly to reinforce your learning and improve your fluency.
-Remember, mastering a language takes time, patience, and consistent practice, but with the right attitude and effort, you can become fluent in no time!
+In the next lesson, we will continue to expand our vocabulary and learn more useful phrases. Stay motivated and keep up the great work!
-<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]] & [[Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Learning-the-Cyrillic-Alphabet|Learning the Cyrillic Alphabet]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.tripsavvy.com/basic-russian-vocabulary-for-travelers-4165285 Russian Phrases and Words for Travelers]
+* [https://www.mondly.com/russian-words 75 Russian Words You Need to Learn: The Key to Communicating ...]
+* [http://masterrussian.com/vocabulary/most_common_words.htm Most Common Russian Words - Top 1000 Russian words]
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-* [https://www.mondly.com/russian-words 75 Russian Words You Need to Learn: The Key to Communicating ...]
-* [http://masterrussian.com/vocabulary/most_common_words.htm Most Common Russian Words - Top 1000 Russian words]
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