101 Essential Russian Phrases for Beginners: Your Comprehensive Guide

Embarking on a journey to learn Russian? Start by mastering these 101 common phrases, meticulously organized by topic and situation. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the foundational language skills to confidently navigate Russian conversations, whether you're traveling, ng business, or simply interacting with locals.

Russian: 101 Common Phrases

by Kevin Woyce

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Greetings and s

• Hello - Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte)
• Good morning - Доброе утро (Dobroye utro)
• Good afternoon - Добрый день (Dobryy den)
• Good evening - Добрый вечер (Dobryy vecher)
• My name is... - Меня зовут... (Menya zovut...)
• Nice to meet you - Приятно познакомиться (Priyatno poznakomitsya)

General Communication

• Yes - Да (Da)
• No - Нет (Net)
• Please - Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta)
• Thank you - Спасибо (Spasibo)
• Excuse me - Извините (Izvinite)
• I don't understand - Я не понимаю (Ya ne ponimayu)

Asking for Help

• Can you help me? - Можете ли вы мне помочь? (Mozhete li vy mne pomoch?)
• Where is the bathroom? - Где туалет? (Gde tualet?)
• How much does it cost? - Сколько это стоит? (Skol'ko eto stoit?)
• Can I have the menu? - Могу ли я получить меню? (Mogu li ya poluchit' menyu?)
• I need a doctor - Мне нужен врач (Mne nuzhen vrach)

Transportation

• Where is the train station? - Где вокзал? (Gde vokzal?)
• How do I get to the airport? - Как добраться до аэропорта? (Kak dobratsya do aeroporta?)
• I need a taxi - Мне нужно такси (Mne nuzhno taksi)
• Can you take me to...? - Можете ли вы отвезти меня в...? (Mozhete li vy otvezti menya v...?)
• How long does it take to get there? - Сколько времени займет дорога? (Skol'ko vremeni zaymet doroga?)

Accommodation

• I am looking for a hotel - Я ищу гостиницу (Ya ishchu gostinitsu)
• How much is a room for one night? - Сколько стоит номер на одну ночь? (Skol'ko stoit nomer na odnu noch?)
• Can I see the room first? - Могу ли я сначала посмотреть номер? (Mogu li ya snachala posmotret' nomer?)
• I would like to book a room for two nights - Я хотел бы забронировать номер на две ночи (Ya khotel by zabronirovat' nomer na dve nochi)
• Is breakfast included? - Включен ли завтрак? (Vklyuchen li zavtrak?)

Food and Drinks

• I am hungry - Я голоден (Ya goloden)
• I am thirsty - Я хочу пить (Ya khochu pit')
• Can I have a glass of water? - Могу ли я получить стакан воды? (Mogu li ya poluchit' stakan vody?)
• I would like to order a pizza - Я хотел бы заказать пиццу (Ya khotel by zakazat' pittsu)
• The bill, please - Счет, пожалуйста (Schyot, pozhaluysta)

Shopping

• Where can I find a grocery store? - Где я могу найти продуктовый магазин? (Gde ya mogu nayti produktovyy magazin?)
• How much does this cost? - Сколько это стоит? (Skol'ko eto stoit?)
• I would like to buy this - Я хотел бы это купить (Ya khotel by eto kupit')
• Do you have it in a different size? - У вас есть это другого размера? (U vas yest' eto drugogo razmera?)
• Can I pay with a credit card? - Могу ли я заплатить кредитной картой? (Mogu li ya zaplatit' kreditnoy kartoy?)

Emergencies

• Help! - Помогите! (Pomogite!)
• Call the police! - Вызовите полицию! (Vyzovite politсию!)
• I have lost my passport - Я потерял паспорт (Ya poteryal pasport)
• I need a doctor - Мне нужен врач (Mne nuzhen vrach)
• Where is the nearest hospital? - Где здесь ближайшая больница? (Gde zdes' blizhayshaya bol'nitsa?)

Building Your Vocabulary

To further enhance your Russian language skills, consider incorporating these additional phrases into your vocabulary:

• Good luck - Удачи (Udachi)
• Congratulations - Поздравляю (Pozdravlyayu)
• Have a nice day - Хорошего дня (Khoroshego dnya)
• See you later - До свидания (Do svidaniya)
• Thank you very much - Большое спасибо (Bol'shoe spasibo)

Mastering these 101 essential Russian phrases will provide you with a solid foundation for effective communication in various everyday situations. Remember, consistent practice and immersion in the language are key to improving your fluency. Engage in conversations with native speakers, listen to Russian music, and watch Russian movies to enhance your comprehension and pronunciation. With dedication and perseverance, you will soon be able to navigate Russian conversations with confidence and ease.

Russian: 101 Common Phrases

by Kevin Woyce

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	173 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	36 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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