Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Shopping
Introduction
Shopping is an everyday life activity in Russia, as it is in many other countries. In this lesson, we will learn some useful vocabulary and phrases for shopping in Russian. Whether you're in a grocery store or at a clothing boutique, it's always handy to be able to ask for what you need.
Grocery Shopping
Let's start with some vocabulary related to grocery shopping:
Russian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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продукты | prah-DOOK-ty | groceries |
мясо | MYA-sa | meat |
рыба | RY-ba | fish |
овощи | a-VO-schee | vegetables |
фрукты | frook-TI | fruit |
молоко | ma-LA-ka | milk |
хлеб | HLEB | bread |
сыр | SEER | cheese |
Here are some phrases that will help you when grocery shopping:
- Где находятся продукты? (Gde nahodjatsja produkty?) - Where are the groceries?
- Сколько это стоит? (Skol'ko jeto stoit?) - How much does this cost?
- У вас есть...? (U vas est'...?) - Do you have...?
- Это все, спасибо. (Jeto vse, spasibo.) - That's all, thank you.
Clothing Shopping
If you're going clothing shopping in Russia, here are some useful vocabulary words:
Russian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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рубашка | roo-BASH-ka | shirt |
брюки | BRJOO-ki | pants |
платье | PLA-tye | dress |
туфли | TOOF-lee | shoes |
шляпа | SHLJA-pa | hat |
куртка | KUR-tka | jacket |
пальто | PAL'-to | coat |
шарф | SHARF | scarf |
Here are some useful phrases when clothing shopping:
- Где мне найти (name of item)? (Gde mne najti...) - Where can I find (name of item)?
- Как мне это смотрится? (Kak mne jeto smotritsja?) - How does this look on me?
- Сколько это стоит? (Skol'ko jeto stoit?) - How much does this cost?
- У вас есть размер (size)? (U vas est' razmer...) - Do you have (size)?
- Это все, спасибо. (Jeto vse, spasibo.) - That's all, thank you.
Other Useful Vocabulary
Here are some miscellaneous vocabulary words that may come in handy when shopping:
Russian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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касса | KAS-sa | cash register |
карта | KAR-ta | card |
скидка | SKID-ka | discount |
покупка | pa-KOOP-ka | purchase |
чек | CHEK | receipt |
возврат | voz-VRAT | return (of goods) |
обмен | OB-men | exchange |
Conclusion
By knowing basic shopping phrases in Russian, you can successfully navigate stores and markets in Russia. It's also a way to immerse yourself in everyday life in Russia and practice your language skills.
Sources
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_language">Russian language</a>
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_orthography">Russian orthography</a>
Videos
Russian Shopping Vocabulary (At a Grocery Store) - YouTube
Shopping in Russia | Beginner Russian Phrases | Lesson 7 - YouTube