Say It Right in Russian
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Essential Words and Phrases 7
I’m lost. (male speaking)
Z gjnthzkcz=
yÅ pÅ-té- R
E
Å´l-s
E
Å
I’m lost. (female speaking)
Z gjnthzkfcm=
yÅ pÅ-té-R
E
Å´-lÅs
We are lost.
Vs gjnthzkbcm=
mwE pÅ-té- R
E
Å´- lEs
I’m ill. (male speaking)
Z ,jkty=
yÅ bO´- lén
I’m ill. (female speaking)
Z ,jkmyf=
yÅ bÅl-nÅ´
I’m hungry. (male speaking)
Z ujkjlty=
yÅ gO´- lÅ- dén
I’m hungry. (female speaking)
Z ujkjlyf=
yÅ gÅ- lÅd- nÅ´
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Very nice to meet you.
<skj ghbznyj gjpyfrjvbnmcz=
bwE´- lÅ pRE -yÅ´t-nÅ
pÅz
-n
Å- kO´-mE -tsÅ
My name is...
Vtyz pjden===
mE
-
nyÅ´ zÅ-vø´t...
What’s your name?
Rfr dfc pjden*
kÅk vÅs zÅ -vø´t
INTRODucTIONS
Use the following phrases
when meeting someone
for the first time both
privately and in business.
Essential Words and Phrases 9
GENERAL GuIDELINES
Russia is the largest country on the planet and
tourism has taken off since the dissolution
of the Soviet Union. It is a nation spanning
eleven time zones and two continents.
In Russia, don't expect a lot of smiles
when you meet, however, Russians
like to stand closer than Americans are
accustomed to.
Giving a Russian the "OK" sign is
considered rude.
Hand shaking is common practice, both
on arrival and taking leave.
Public bear hugs are normal.
Friendship with a Russian is not to be
treated lightly.
Hospitality is a great Russian virtue. An
invitation to a Russian's home is a real
treat and education into the true meaning
of hospitality.
Toasts are usually given at the beginning
of the meal and very long meals are quite
common.
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ThE BIG QuESTIONS
Who?
Rnj*
ktO
Who is it?
Rnj 'nj*
ktO é´ -tÅ
What?
Xnj*
shtO
What’s that?
Xnj 'nj*
shtO é ´-tÅ
When?
Rjulf*
kÅg- dÅ´
Where?
Ult*
gdyé
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Where is...?
Ult===*
gdyé…
Which?
Rfrjq* Rjnjhsq*
kÅ- k¥´ kÅ -tO´ - RE
Why?
Gjxtve*
pÅ- chE- mø´
How?
Rfr*
kÅk
How much? (money)
Crjkmrj*
skO´l-kÅ
How long? (time)
Rfr ljkuj*
kÅk dO´l-gÅ
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ASkING FOR
ThINGS
The following phrases are valuable
for directions, food, help, etc. When
asking a question, it is polite to say
"Could I ask?" and "Thank you."
Thank you.
Cgfcb,j=
spÅ-sE´- bÅ
Could I ask?
Vj;yj dfc cghjcbnm*
mO´zh- nÅ
vÅs spRÅ -sE´t
I would like...(male speaking)
Z ,s [jntk===
yÅ bwE hÅ -t
E
é´l...
I would like...(female speaking)
Z ,s [jntkf===
yÅ bwE hÅ -t
E
é´-lÅ...
I need...
Vyt ye;yj===
mn
E
é nø´zh- nÅ...
Can you...?
Yt vjukb ,s ds===?
nE-mÅg- lE´ bwE vE...
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phRASEMAkER
I would like...(male speaking)
Z [jntk ,s===
yÅ hÅ -t
E
é´l bwE...
I would like...(female speaking)
Z [jntkf ,s===
yÅ hÅ -t
E
é´-lÅ bwE...
4more coffee
to/ rjat
yE-shO´ kO´- fé
4some water
djls
vÅ- dE´
4some ice
kmlf
ldÅ
4the menu
vty.
mé-nø´
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I need...
Vyt ye;yj===
mn
E
é nø´zh- nÅ...
4more money
,jkmit ltytu
bO´l-shé dé´-nék
4change (money)
hfpvtyznm
RÅz- mé- n
E
Å´t
I need your help.
Vyt ye;yf dfif gjvjom.
mn
E
é nøzh-nÅ´ vÅ´-shÅ pO´-mÅsh
I need a doctor.
Vyt ye;ty dhfx.
mn
E
é
nø´-zhén vRÅch
I need a lawyer.
Vyt ye;ty fldjrfn
mn
E
é nø´´-zhén Åd-vÅ - kÅ´t
phRASEMAkER
Here are a few sentences
you can use when you feel
the urge to say I need... or can you...?
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phRASEMAkER
Can you...
Ds vj;tnt===
vE mO´-zhé-t
E
é...
4help me?
gjvjxm vyt*
pÅ- mO´ch mn
E
é
4give me...?
lfnm vyt===*
dÅt mn
E
é...
4tell me...?
crfpfnm vyt===*
skÅ -zÅ´t mn
E
é...
4take me to...?
jndtpnb vtyz===*
Åt-vE -stE´ mE- nyÅ´...
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Where is...?
Ult===*
gdyé…
I’m looking for...
Z boe===
yÅ E-shø´...
Is it near?
"nj ,kbprj*
é´-tÅ blE´z-kÅ
Is it far?
"nj lfktrj*
é´-tÅ dÅ- lé- kO´
Left Right
Ktdsq Ghfdsq
lé´-vE pRÅ´-vE
ASkING ThE
WAY
No matter how independent...
you are, sooner or later you’ll..
probably have to ask for directions.