Common Russian Words and Phrases
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:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from English to Russian.
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Saying Yes and No in Russian
Thank You in Russian
How to Say Russian Apologies
Asking How Are You? in Russian
Exchanging Names in Russian
Russian Question Words
Other Useful Russian Phrases
Saying Yes and No in Russian
Da ➔ Yes
Niet ➔ No
Thank You in Russian
Spaceebo ➔ Thank you
Pozhaluysta ➔ You're welcome
How to Say Russian Apologies
Izvinit ➔ Sorry (formal)
Prostit ➔ Sorry (formal)
Asking How Are You? in Russian
Kak dyela? ➔ How are you?
Horosho, a oo vas? ➔ Fine, and you?
Horosho, a ty? ➔ Fine, and you?
Horosho, spasibo. ➔ Fine, thank you.
Exchanging Names in Russian
Kak vas zovut? ➔ What is your name?
Menja zovut (name). ➔ My name is (name).
Russian Question Words
Kto ➔ Who
Shto ➔ What
KogDa ➔ When
Gde ➔ Where
PocheMu ➔ Why
Kak ➔ How
Other Useful Russian Phrases
Gde blizhayshiy tualet? ➔ Where is the nearest bathroom? (lit. where is the nearest toilet)
Ka to ryi chaz? ➔ What is the time?
Kak mne tuda popast? ➔ How do I get there?
Pomogi mne. ➔ Help me.
Skoyl ko? ➔ How much?
Skoyl ko èto stoit? ➔ How much does it cost?
Vot moy pasport. ➔ Here's my passport.
Vy govorite po-angliyski? ➔ Do you speak English?
Vy sma trivat! ➔ Look out!
Ya nes nayu. ➔ I don't know.
Ya (nee) poni mayu. ➔ I (don't) understand.
*Russian common words and phrases last updated: February 16, 2025.
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