Hello everyone! Today I will tell you how to say very in Russian — очень. Then we will have a look at a few examples of using this word. The interesting thing is, the word very (очень) in Russian can be used on its own! For example, if you ask someone in English, ‘Did you enjoy your vacation?’ you can say ‘Yes, very much’ in reply. But the same answer in Russian will sound (if translated word-for-word) as just ‘Very’. Ok. Let’s get to the topic. (далее…)
Hello guys, this time we are going to talk about Russian surnames meanings. I prepaid a list of 20 most common Russian surnames. They have existed for centuries, but still it’s easy to define what they mean. They rooted from personal names, occupation and trades, animal names, and so on. Ok, let’s have a look at the Russian surnames and Russian surnames meanings. (далее…)
What is the longest Russian word? Sorry, guys, but this time I am going to disappoint you: the longest Russian word is the name of some stuff in chemistry and there is no point or use mentioning it, because neither I nor you will be able to read it, or memorize or show off reciting it. I’d better tell you other longest Russian words and try to adequately translate them. (далее…)
This time we will talk about ways how to say friend in Russian. There are a few names for them depending on how close people are to each other. Read the article and you will learn when it’s appropriate to call somebody your friend or not! So how to say friend in Russian? The most commonly used words for describing people close to you are «знакомый», «приятель» and «друг». (далее…)
Hi guys, you probably read the article about the 11 most popular Russian female names and their short forms. Well, the boys’ time has come! Here are the most common Russian male names – full and short in brackets. Remember, that usually when asked about their name, Russians will say their full name. (далее…)
Hi everyone! You probably know that in English ‘house’ does not always mean ‘home’ and not every house can be your home. Does house in the Russian language mean the same? Read and learn. Actually, when Russians learn English they always get confused with these two – a house and a home. ‘What’s the difference?’ they ask. (далее…)
Hi guys, today we will talk about the pronoun ‘you’ and what the Russian words for you are. Actually, there are three Russian words for you. The first Russian word for you is «ты» which means you, but it’s not a simple ‘you’, it’s ‘you’ with a context. We use it when addressing friends, close relatives such as parents, children, grandparents. (далее…)