Russian phrasebook

Bookmark it or print it out and take with you on your trip. This excellent phrasebook contains all words and expressions you will need in your everyday life in Russia, and none you don't need.


  1. BASIC EXPRESSIONS  These are must. Start here if you are new to Russian, going to travel to Russia or want to look polite and educated while talking to Russians.
  2. ARRIVAL, HOTTEL Phrases useful for hotel registration, hotel staff contacts, currency exchange, etc.
  3. EATING OUT Here's what to say at the restaurant, how to order foods and beverages, traditional Russian dishes, etc.
  4. SHOPPING (You are here) Some general expressions required when shopping, trying clothing on, inquiring about price, etc.
  5. DOCTOR  How to describe your condition, call a doctor, and understand doctor's instructions.

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Shopping

General

Где я могу купить?
Gde ya magoo koopeet' Where can I buy ...?
Что вы хотите?
[salesperson]
Shto vi khateete What would you like?
Покажите мне...
Pakazheete mne Show me ...
Есть ли у вас...? Est' lee oo vas Do you have any ...?
Мне это не нравится
Mne eta nee nravitsa I don't like this
Я возьму это
Ya vaz'moo eta I'll take it
Заверните, пожалуйста
Zaveerneete pazhaloosta Could you wrap it, please?
Я только смотрю
Ya tol'ka smatryoo I'm just looking
Можно примерить?
Mozhna pamyereet' Can I try it on?
Эти туфли жмут
Etee tooflee zhmoot' These shoes are tight
Это не мой размер
Eta nee moy razmyer This is not my size
Есть ли на размер больше? Est lee na razmer bol'she Do you have a larger size?
Есить ли на размер меньше? Est lee na razmer men''she Do you have a smaller size?
Я хочу другой цвет
Ya khachoo droogoy tsvet I'd like another color
Я хочу вернуть покупку и положить деньги обратно
Ya khachoo veernoot' pakoopkoo ee paloocheet' dengee abratna I'd like to return the purchase and get a refund
Можно послушать эту кассету( этот диск)?
Mozhna paslooshat etoo kasetoo (etot disk) Can I listen this cassette (this disk)?
Где касса?
Gde kassa Where's the cashdesk?

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Price

Сколько это стоит?
Skol'ka eto stoeet How much is this?
Напишите, пожалуйста
Napeesheete pazhaloosta Please, write it down
Это слишком дорого
Eta sleeshkam doraga That's too expensive
Нет ли у вас чего- нибудь подешевле?
Net lee oo vas cheevo-neebood' padeeshevlee Haven't you anything cheaper?