Learn Common Russian Phrases and Words
Below you will find a variety of common words and phrases like Yes and No, Thank you and You're welcome, How are you and Fine, and you? You'll also find the question words of who, what, when, where, why, and how, all translated from Russian to English.
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Common Words and Phrases in Russian:
Here is our list of common words and phrases in Russian. You can also view this list with translations from English to Russian.
(Words in bold added during the last update.)
Da ➔ Yes
Niet ➔ No
Ja ➔ I
Ty ➔ You
Spaceebo ➔ Thank you
Pozhaluysta ➔ You're welcome
Izvinit ➔ Sorry (formal)
Prostit ➔ Sorry (formal)
Kak dyela? ➔ How are you?
Khorosho, a oo vas? ➔ Fine, and you?
Kto ➔ Who
Shto ➔ What
KogDa ➔ When
Gde ➔ Where
PocheMu ➔ Why
Kak ➔ How
Ya nes nayu ➔ I don't know
Ya [nee] poni mayu ➔ I [don't] understand
Pomogi mne ➔ Help me
Ka to ryi chaz? ➔ What is the time?
Skoyl ko? ➔ How much?
Vot moy pasport ➔ Here's my passport
Gde blizhayshiy tualet? ➔ Where is the nearest bathroom? (lit. where is the nearest toilet)
Kak mne tuda popast? ➔ How do I get there?
Vy sma trivat! ➔ Look out!
*Common words and phrases last updated: October 22, 2024.
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