About 80% of all conversations in Russin are conducted using only 1,000 phrases! And if you master even the 100 most used phrases of the Russin language, you will be able to communicate confidently in most situations without an interpreter.
For convenience, the list is divided into 4 parts.
- “I’m looking for a bookshop.” – “Я ищу книжный магазин.” Answer: “There is one down the street.” – “Внизу по улице есть один.”
- “Can I try this on?” – “Можно это примерить?” Answer: “Sure, the fitting rooms are over there.” – “Конечно, примерочные вон там.”
- “I’d like to buy this.” – “Я бы хотел это купить.” Answer: “Great choice!” – “Отличный выбор!”
- “How far is it to the nearest gas station?” – “Как далеко до ближайшей заправки?” Answer: “It’s about 5 miles.” – “Около 5 миль.”
- “What’s your name?” – “Как вас зовут?” Answer: “My name is John.” – “Меня зовут Джон.”
- “How old are you?” – “Сколько вам лет?” Answer: “I’m 25 years old.” – “Мне 25 лет.”
- “Where are you from?” – “Откуда вы?” Answer: “I’m from Russia.” – “Я из России.”
- “Do you like coffee?” – “Вам нравится кофе?” Answer: “Yes, I love it!” – “Да, я люблю его!”
- “What do you do?” – “Чем вы занимаетесь?” Answer: “I’m a teacher.” – “Я учитель.”
- “What’s your phone number?” – “Какой у вас номер телефона?” Answer: “It’s 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0.” – “1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0.”
- “How do you spell that?” – “Как это пишется?” Answer: “It’s spelled J-O-H-N.” – “Это пишется Дж-О-Х-Н.”
- “What’s your mail address?” – “Какой у вас адрес электронной почты?”
- “Can you give me directions to the nearest bank?” – “Можете указать мне дорогу к ближайшему банку?” Answer: “Go straight and turn right.” – “Идите прямо и поверните направо.”
- “What time is check-out?” – “Во сколько выезд?” Answer: “Check-out is at 11 AM/PM.” – “Выезд в 11 утра/вечера.”
- “Can I get a receipt, please?” – “Можно получить чек, пожалуйста?” Answer: “Here you go.” – “Вот, пожалуйста.”
- “Is there Wi-Fi here?” – “Здесь есть Wi-Fi?” Answer: “Yes, the password is on the receipt.” – “Да, пароль на чеке.”
- “I’m hungry.” – “Я голоден.” Answer: “Let’s find a restaurant.” – “Давайте найдем ресторан.”
- “I’m thirsty.” – “Я хочу пить.” Answer: “Let’s get some water.” – “Давайте возьмем воды.”
- “It’s too expensive.” – “Это слишком дорого.” Answer: “Can you give me a discount?” – “Можете сделать скидку?”
- “I need a doctor.” – “Мне нужен врач.” Answer: “I’ll call one right away.” – “Я вызову его немедленно.”
- “Call the police!” – “Позовите полицию!” Answer: “The police are on their way.” – “Полиция уже в пути.”
- “Where is the nearest hospital?” – “Где ближайшая больница?” Answer: “It’s two blocks away.” – “Это в двух кварталах отсюда.”
- “I feel sick.” – “Я плохо себя чувствую.” Answer: “Let’s get you to a doctor.” – “Давайте отвезем вас к врачу.”
- “I’m lost. Can you help me?” – “Я потерялся. Можете мне помочь?” Answer: “Sure, where do you need to go?” – “Конечно, куда вам нужно?”
- “Do you accept credit cards?” – “Вы принимаете кредитные карты?” Answer: “Yes, we do.” – “Да, принимаем.”
Ekaterina Kochetkova A source
