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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on everyday phrases in Russian! In this lesson, you will learn essential phrases that you can use in your daily life, such as how to say "please", "thank you", and "excuse me". These phrases will help you navigate various social situations and interact with native Russian speakers. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use these everyday phrases and make a great impression on your Russian friends or colleagues.

Let's get started!

Basic Phrases

Here are some basic everyday phrases that you can start using right away:

Greetings

• Привет! (Privet!) - Hello!
• Здравствуйте! (Zdravstvuyte!) - Hello! (formal)
• Доброе утро! (Dobroe utro!) - Good morning!
• Добрый день! (Dobryy den!) - Good afternoon!
• Добрый вечер! (Dobryy vecher!) - Good evening!
• Пока! (Poka!) - Goodbye!
• До свидания! (Do svidaniya!) - Goodbye! (formal)
• Увидимся! (Uvidimsya!) - See you!

Polite Expressions

• Пожалуйста! (Pozhaluysta!) - Please.
• Спасибо! (Spasibo!) - Thank you.
• Большое спасибо! (Bol'shoye spasibo!) - Thank you very much.
• Извините! (Izvinite!) - Excuse me.
• Извините, пожалуйста! (Izvinite, pozhaluysta!) - Excuse me, please.
• Пожалуйста, прошу прощения! (Pozhaluysta, proshu proshcheniya!) - I'm sorry.

Asking for Help

• Помогите, пожалуйста! (Pomogite, pozhaluysta!) - Help me, please!
• Можно вам задать вопрос? (Mozhno vam zadat' vopros?) - Can I ask you a question?
• Можете мне помочь? (Mozhete mne pomoch'?) - Can you help me?
• Помогите мне, пожалуйста! (Pomogite mne, pozhaluysta!) - Please help me.

Expressing Gratitude

• Спасибо большое! (Spasibo bol'shoye!) - Thank you very much.
• Благодарю вас! (Blagodaryu vas!) - I thank you.
• Вы очень любезны! (Vy ochen' lyubezny!) - You are very kind.
• Я вам очень признателен! (Ya vam ochen' priznatelen!) - I am very grateful to you.

Apologizing

• Прошу прощения! (Proshu proshcheniya!) - I apologize.
• Извините за неудобство! (Izvinite za neudobstvo!) - Sorry for the inconvenience.
• Простите меня! (Prostite menya!) - Forgive me.

Practice Sentences

Now, let's practice using these everyday phrases in context. Here are some example sentences:

1. Привет! Как дела? (Privet! Kak dela?) - Hello! How are you? 2. Здравствуйте! Вы говорите по-английски? (Zdravstvuyte! Vy govorite po-angliyski?) - Hello! Do you speak English? 3. Добрый день! Чем я могу вам помочь? (Dobryy den'! Chem ya mogu vam pomoch'?) - Good afternoon! How can I help you? 4. Извините, где находится туалет? (Izvinite, gde nakhoditsya tualet?) - Excuse me, where is the restroom? 5. Пожалуйста, подайте мне соль. (Pozhaluysta, podayte mne sol') - Please pass me the salt. 6. Спасибо за вашу помощь! (Spasibo za vashu pomoshch'!) - Thank you for your help. 7. Большое спасибо за приглашение! (Bol'shoye spasibo za priglasheniye!) - Thank you very much for the invitation. 8. Прошу прощения за опоздание! (Proshu proshcheniya za opozdanie!) - I apologize for being late.

Practice these sentences with a Russian-speaking friend or practice partner to improve your pronunciation and fluency. The more you practice, the more confident you will become in using these everyday phrases!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned some essential everyday phrases in Russian. These phrases will come in handy in various social situations, allowing you to communicate effectively with native Russian speakers. Keep practicing these phrases regularly to reinforce your learning and improve your fluency.

In the next lesson, we will continue to expand our vocabulary and learn more useful phrases. Stay motivated and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Cyrillic Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Basic Phrases and Greetings

• Greetings and Introductions
• Everyday Phrases

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Nouns and Gender

• Noun Gender
• Plurals

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Cases and Prepositions

• Nominative Case
• Prepositional Case

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships and Marital Status

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Verbs and Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Dining Out

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Russian Traditions and Holidays

• National Holidays
• Traditional Celebrations

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Hobbies
• Entertainment

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Russian Literature and Arts

• Famous Writers
• Russian Art and Music

Sources

• Russian Phrases and Words for Travelers
• 75 Russian Words You Need to Learn: The Key to Communicating ...
• Most Common Russian Words - Top 1000 Russian words

Other Lessons

• Bird
• Be Polite
• At the Store
• Travel Phrases
• 12 Months of the Year
• Colors
• Days of the Week
• Common adjectives
• Camping
• Weather

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