Russian phrasebook
Phrases in Russian with audio and video
Basic Expressions
There are some words that we can't group together in a particular topic. They are phrases that we use constantly throughout the day to say thank you, when we ask for something, when we say that we don't understand,... We also use them to ask questions like how?, when?, where? or why? You won't find it hard remembering all these words, since you'll most likely be using them very often
5 essential words:
Just using these five easy words you'll be able to have a basic conversation in Russian. You'll be able answer yes or no to simple questions, to say that you're sorry, and you'll be able to say thank you. You can't ask for more.
пожа́луйста
pa-zhá-lus-ta
please
The word пожа́луйста can be used in Russian in two different situations:
- When we ask for something politely (Can I have a beer, please?).
- When answering to a спаси́бо (thank you). In that case it doesn't means "please" but "you're welcome".
Question words
These short words have a lot to say, since they're going to help us obtain the information we're looking for. As a good detective does, we should know how to ask questions and set our mind in motion:
Selection of basic phrases
In this phrasebook you'll see that phrases are sorted out by topics. In the small list below you'll find a selection of phrases that we consider to be essential, taken from all the topics in this phrasebook. Listen carefully and repeat them:
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