Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Dining-Out
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Dining out is a common activity in Russian culture, and it's important to know how to navigate a restaurant or cafe if you're visiting Russia or a Russian-speaking country. In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to dining out in Russian, such as how to order food, ask for the bill, and talk about allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ordering Food[edit | edit source]
When you're ready to order food at a restaurant, it's helpful to know some basic phrases in Russian. Here are a few key phrases and vocabulary words to get you started:
Basic Phrases[edit | edit source]
- Меню, пожалуйста. (Menyu, pozhaluysta.) - Menu, please.
- Что вы порекомендуете? (Shto vy porekomenduete?) - What do you recommend?
- Я бы хотел(а) заказать... (Ya by khotel(a) zakazat') - I would like to order...
- Еще пожалуйста. (Yeshche pozhaluysta.) - More, please.
- Счет, пожалуйста. (Schet, pozhaluysta.) - The bill, please.
Food Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some common food items in Russian:
Russian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
суп | soup | soup |
салат | salat | salad |
мясо | myaso | meat |
рыба | ryba | fish |
овощи | ovoshi | vegetables |
фрукты | frukty | fruits |
Talking about Allergies and Dietary Restrictions[edit | edit source]
If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, it's important to communicate this to the restaurant staff. Here are some phrases and vocabulary words to help you:
- У меня аллергия на... (U menya allergiya na...) - I am allergic to...
- Я не могу есть... (Ya ne mogu yest') - I can't eat...
- Я вегетарианец/вегетарианка. (Ya vegetariants/vegetarianka.) - I am a vegetarian.
- Я не ем мясо/рыбу. (Ya ne em myaso/rybu.) - I don't eat meat/fish.
Asking for the Bill[edit | edit source]
When you're finished with your meal and ready to pay, you'll need to ask for the bill. Here are some phrases to help you:
- Счет, пожалуйста. (Schet, pozhaluysta.) - The bill, please.
- Можно заплатить картой? (Mozhno zaplatit' kartoy?) - Can I pay with a card?
- Сколько стоит? (Skol'ko stoit?) - How much does it cost?
- Сколько я должен(на)? (Skol'ko ya dolzhen(na)?) - How much do I owe?
Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]
In Russian culture, it is common to leave a tip for good service. The standard tip is around 10% of the total bill. It's also customary to say "спасибо" (thank you) to the staff when leaving the restaurant.
Summary[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to dining out in Russian. We covered phrases for ordering food, talking about allergies and dietary restrictions, and asking for the bill. Remember to practice these phrases and vocabulary words so you can confidently navigate a restaurant or cafe in a Russian-speaking country.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Top Russian Phrases to Use at a Restaurant
- Russian Dining Phrases - restaurant, dishes and drinks
- Russian phrasebook: At the restaurant
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