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8 Russian Expressions for Disagreeing

1. No, I'm sorry, that's incorrect. - Простите, но это не так

2. You aren't quite right about that... Вы не совсем правы насчёт этого...

3. I'm not certain you're right... - Не уверен, что Вы правы...

4. Excuse me, but you're wrong. - Простите, но Вы ошибаетесь.

5. I don't think so. - Как бы не так.

6. I'm not sure I understood you correctly. - Думаю, я Вас не так понял.

7. No, I think that's wrong. - Нет. Я думаю, это неверно.

8. Far from it. - Отнюдь нет.

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16 Russian Expressions for Agreeing

1. I think so too
Я тоже так думаю
[ Ya tózhe tak dúmayu ]

2. That's right!
Точно!
[ Tóchno! ]

3. I can't disagree
Не могу не согласиться
[ Ne magú ne saglasítsya ]

4. I quite agree
Совершенно согласен
[ Sovershénno soglásen ]

5. Sure!
Конечно!
[ Konechná! ]

6. Really!
Действительно!
[ Deystvitél'no! ]

7. Clearly,
Безусловно
[ Bezuslóvno ]

8. It goes without saying
Само собой разумеется
[ Samó sobóy razuméetsya ]

9. That's it!
Вот именно!
[ Vot ímenno! ]

10. You're right
Вы правы
[ Vy právy ]

11. See, that's what I thought.
Да. Вот и я так думаю.
[ Da. Vot i ya tak dúmayu. ]

12. That's what I've been saying.
Это как раз то, что я сказал.
[ Éto kak raz to, chto ya skazál. ]

13. I totally agree with you.
Я полностью согласен с Вами.
[ Ya pólnost'yu soglásen s Vámi. ]

14. I am of the same opinion.
Я придерживаюсь того же мнения.
[ Ya pridérzhivayus' tovó zhe mnéniya. ]

15. I fully share your view.
Я полностью разделяю Ваше мнение.
[ Ya pólnost'yu razdelyáyoo Váshe mnéniye. ]

16. I believe you're right.
Я полагаю, что Вы правы.
[ Ya polagáyu, chto Vy právy. ]

30 Russian Phrases to Express Your Love ❤️

1. I love you!
Я тебя люблю!
[ja tʲɪˈbʲa lʲɪˈblu]

2. You’re my everything.
Ты для меня - всё.
[tɨ dlʲɪ mʲɪˈnʲa — fsʲɵ]

3. You are my light in the window.
Ты - мой свет в окошке.
[tɨ moj svʲet v ɐˈkoʂkʲɪ]

4. I miss you.
Я скучаю по тебе.
[ja skʊˈt‌ɕajʊ pɐ tʲɪˈbʲe]

5. You are my soulmate.
Ты — моя половинка.
[tɨ mɐˈja pɐlɐˈvʲinkə]

6. You’re the love of my life.
Ты — любовь всей моей жизни.
[tɨ lʊˈbovʲ fsʲej mɐˈjej ˈʐɨznʲɪ]

7. I can’t imagine my life without you.
Я не представляю своей жизни без тебя.
[ ja nʲɪ prʲɪdstɐˈvʲæjʊ svɐˈjej ˈʐɨznʲɪ bʲɪz tʲɪˈbʲæ ]

8. You’re beautiful (to a woman).
Ты красивая.
[ tɨ krɐˈsʲivəjə ]

9. You’re handsome (to a man).
Ты красивый.
[ tɨ krɐˈsʲivɨj ]

10. I am happy with you.
Я счастлива (счастлив) с тобой.
[ ja ˈɕːaslʲɪvə (ˈɕːaslʲɪf) s tɐˈboj ]

11. My heart belongs to you.
Моё сердце принадлежит тебе.
[ mɐˈjo ˈsʲert‌sə prʲɪnɐdlʲɪˈʐɨtʲ tʲɪˈbʲe ]

12. I feel safe with you.
С тобой мне спокойно.
[ s tɐˈboj mnʲe spɐˈkojnə ]

13. I belong to you, and you belong to me.
Я принадлежу тебе, а ты мне.
[ ja prʲɪnɐdlʲɪˈʐu tʲɪˈbʲe ɐ tɨ mnʲe ]

14. What beautiful eyes you have.
Какие у тебя красивые глаза.
[ kɐˈkʲijɪ ʊ tʲɪˈbʲæ krɐˈsʲivɨjə glɐˈza ]

15. What beautiful curls you have.
Какие у тебя красивые кудри.
[ kɐˈkʲijɪ ʊ tʲɪˈbʲæ krɐˈsʲivɨjə ˈkudrʲɪ ]

16. You’re my sunshine.
Ты моё солнышко.
[ tɨ mɐˈjo ˈsolnɨʂkə ]

17. I trust you completely.
Я полностью тебе доверяю.
[ ja ˈpolnəstʲʊ tʲɪˈbʲe dəvʲɪˈrʲajʊ ]

18. Let’s create a wonderful life together.
Давай создадим прекрасную жизнь вместе.
[ dɐˈvaj sɐzdɐˈdʲim prʲɪˈkrasnʊjʊ ˈʐɨznʲ ˈvʲmʲestʲɪ ]

19. Where you go, I go too.
Куда ты, туда и я.
[ kʊˈda tɨ tʊˈda i ja ]

20. My home is your home.
Мой дом — твой дом.
[ moj dom tvoj dom ]

21. I’ve fallen in love with you.
Я в тебя влюбился (влюбилась).
[ ja v tʲɪˈbʲæ vlʲʊˈbʲilsʲə (vlʲʊˈbʲilasʲ) ]

22. You’re my destiny.
Ты — моя судьба.
[ tɨ mɐˈja sʊdʲˈba ]

23. Ты так много значишь для меня.
You mean so much to me.
[ tɨ tak ˈmnoɡə ˈznat‌ɕɪʂ dlʲæ mʲɪˈnʲæ ]

24. Я хочу быть с тобой каждый день, каждый час, каждую минуту.
I want to be with you every day, every hour, every minute.
[ ja xɐˈt‌ɕu bɨtʲ s tɐˈboj ˈkaʐdɨj dʲenʲ ˈkaʐdɨj t‌ɕas ˈkaʐdʊjʊ mʲɪˈnutʊ ]

25. You have captured my heart.
Ты пленил (пленила) моё сердце.
[ tɨ plʲɪˈnʲil(ə) mɐˈjo ˈsʲert‌sə ]

26. Don’t leave me, stay with me.
Не оставляй меня, побудь со мной.
[ nʲɪ ɐstɐˈvlʲaj mʲɪˈnʲæ pɐˈbutʲ sɐ mnɔj ]

27. You are my sweetie.
Ты моя (мой) сладкая (сладкий).
[ tɨ mɐˈja (moj) ˈslatkəjə (ˈslatkʲɪj) ]

28. You are my fortress.
Ты — моя крепость.
[ tɨ mɐˈja ˈkrʲepəstʲ ]

29. I will love you no matter what happens: in joy and in sickness.
Я буду тебя любить, чтобы не случилось: и в радости и в болезни.
[ ja ˈbudʊ tʲɪˈbʲæ lʲʊˈbʲitʲ ʂtɔ bɨ nʲɪ slʊˈt‌ɕiləsʲ ɪ v ˈradəstʲɪ i v bɐˈlʲeznʲɪ ]

30. You are my master.
Ты - мой господин.
[tɨ moj gɐspɐˈdʲin]

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How else can you express your love in Russian? Write in the comments.
Как ещё можно выразить свою любовь по-русски? Напиши в комментариях.

Например, так:

Gyulchatai, show your face.
Гюльчатай, покажи личико.
[ Gyulchatáy, pokazhí líchiko. ]

This phrase, from the Soviet film White Sun of the Desert, carries cultural significance and adds a playful touch.

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📱 11 ANDROID APPS TO ENHANCE YOUR RUSSIAN LEARNING JOURNEY

Here’s a list of great free apps for learning Russian. Enjoy! 😊

1. Duolingo
"+" Gamified lessons, vocabulary and grammar practice, daily reminders.
"-" Limited advanced content, repetitive exercises.

2. Memrise
"+" Video clips with native speakers, fun vocabulary practice, offline mode (for premium users).
"-" Limited free content, some features require a subscription.

3. HelloTalk
"+" Chat with native speakers, built-in translation and correction tools, voice and text chats.
"-" Some features are paid, finding active partners can take time.

4. Tandem
"+" Talk with native speakers, voice, text, and video chat options, language exchange platform.
"-" Depends on finding available language partners.

5. 50 Languages - Learn Russian
"+" Over 100 lessons, native-speaker audio, offline mode.
"-" Outdated interface, limited interactivity.

6. FunEasyLearn - Learn Russian
"+" Over 6,000 words with pictures, offline access, beginner-friendly.
"-" No speaking practice, minimal grammar focus.

7. Learn Russian - Beginners
"+" Tailored for beginners, user-friendly interface, covers essential vocabulary and phrases.
"-" Limited advanced content, lacks interactive features.

8. Learn Russian - 11,000 Words
"+" Extensive vocabulary database, offline access, includes pronunciation guides.
"-" Minimal grammar explanations, may require in-app purchases for full access.

9. Mondly: Learn Russian
"+" Interactive lessons, speech recognition features, daily challenges.
"-" Some advanced features require a subscription, limited free content.

10. AnkiDroid Flashcards
"+" Customizable flashcards, supports spaced repetition, large user community.
"-" Steeper learning curve, requires time to set up decks.

11. Busuu: Learn Russian
"+" Community of native speakers, structured courses, offline mode available.
"-" Limited free content, some features behind a paywall.

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💬 Have you tried any of these apps? Share your experiences in the comments! 😊📚

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АБВГДейка 😊 Russian alphabet with English transliterations and phonetic examples based on English sounds

Аа – a as in father
Бб – b as in bat
Вв – v as in vet
Гг – g as in go
Дд – d as in dog
Ее – ye as in yes
Ёё – yo as in yogurt
Жж – zh like the s in measure
Зз – z as in zebra
Ии – ee as in see
Йй – y as in boy
Кк – k as in kite
Лл – l as in lamp
Мм – m as in man
Нн – n as in net
Оо – o as in or (stressed); a as in about (unstressed)
Пп – p as in pen
Рр – r (rolled, like in Spanish)
Сс – s as in sun
Тт – t as in top
Уу – oo as in moon
Фф – f as in fun
Хх – kh as in loch (Scottish "loch")
Цц – ts as in cats
Чч – ch as in chess
Шш – sh as in shut
Щщ – shch as in fresh cheese
Ъъ – Hard sign (no sound; makes the preceding consonant hard)
Ыы – i as in ill (but deeper, slightly guttural)
Ьь – Soft sign (no sound; makes the preceding consonant soft)
Ээ – e as in met
Юю – yu as in universe
Яя – ya as in yard

Notes:

Russian vowels Е, Ё, Ю, Я modify the pronunciation of the preceding consonant, making it soft.

The hard (Ъ) and soft (Ь) signs do not have independent sounds but influence the preceding consonants.

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🗣 Practice #pronunciation of the Russian alphabet step by step!

Vowels (гласные)

А – [ah] as in father

• Example: "мама" (mah-mah) – mom

О – [oh] as in or (when stressed); [ah] as in about (when unstressed)

• Example: "молоко" (muh-lah-KOH) – milk

У – [oo] as in moon

• Example: "сумка" (SOOM-kuh) – bag

Э – [eh] as in met

• Example: "это" (EH-tuh) – this

И – [ee] as in see

• Example: "кино" (kee-NOH) – cinema

Ы – A sound between [i] and [u], like ill, but deeper.

• Example: "быстро" (BUI-strah) – quickly

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Consonants (согласные)

Soft and Hard Variations

Б – [b] as in bat

• Hard: "брат" (braht) – brother
• Soft: "бить" (beet') – to beat

В – [v] as in vet

• Hard: "вот" (voht) – here
• Soft: "весь" (vyes') – all

Г – [g] as in go

• Hard: "где" (gdyeh) – where
• Soft: "гибкий" (GEEP-kee) – flexible

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Unique Sounds

Ж – [zh] as in measure

• Example: "жизнь" (zhizn') – life

Х – [kh] as in loch

• Example: "хлеб" (khlyeb) – bread

Ц – [ts] as in cats

• Example: "цена" (tseh-NAH) – price

Ч – [ch] as in chess

• Example: "часы" (chuh-SY) – clock

Ш – [sh] as in shut

• Example: "шапка" (SHAHP-kuh) – hat

Щ – [shch] as in fresh cheese

• Example: "щёки" (SHCHYOH-kee) – cheeks


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Hard and Soft Signs

Ъ – Hard sign: separates sounds (no pronunciation).

• Example: "объект" (ob-YEKT) – object

Ь – Soft sign: softens the preceding consonant.

• Example: "день" (dyen') – day

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Let’s Practice Sentences:

1. Мама мыла раму.

Translation: Mom washed the window frame.
Phonetic Pronunciation: [MAH-mah MY-lah RAH-mu]

• Мама (MAH-mah) – Mom
• Stress on the first syllable.
• The vowel "А" is pronounced as [ah].

• мыла (MY-lah) – washed
• Stress on the first syllable.
• "Ы" is a deeper sound, like in ill.

• раму (RAH-mu) – frame (accusative case of рама)
• Stress on the first syllable.
• "А" in unstressed position sounds like [ah].

Practice:

• Say each word slowly: Мама... мыла... раму.
• Now, say the full sentence: Мама мыла раму.

2. Где твоя книга?

Translation: Where is your book?
Phonetic Pronunciation: [Gdyeh tvah-YAH KNEE-gah]

• Где (Gdyeh) – Where
• A single syllable word. The "Г" sounds like [g], and "д" merges with "е" to make the gdyeh sound.

• твоя (tvah-YAH) – your (feminine)
• Stress on the second syllable.
• "Тв-" is pronounced as [tv].

• книга (KNEE-gah) – book
• Stress on the first syllable.
• "И" sounds like [ee] as in see, and "г" is hard [g].

Practice:

• Say each word: Где... твоя... книга.
• Combine into the full sentence: Где твоя книга?

3. Я люблю русский язык.

Translation: I love the Russian language.
Phonetic Pronunciation: [Ya lyoo-BLYOO ROOS-kee ya-ZYK]

• Я (Ya) – I
• A single syllable word, pronounced as [ya].

• люблю (lyoo-BLYOO) – love
• Stress on the second syllable.
• "Лю" is pronounced as [lyoo], rolling the "л".

• русский (ROOS-kee) – Russian
• Stress on the first syllable.
• "Р" is rolled, and "у" sounds like [oo].

• язык (ya-ZYK) – language
• Stress on the second syllable.
• "Я" is [ya], and "ы" is pronounced like a deep [i].

Practice:

• Say each word: Я... люблю... русский... язык.
• Now the full sentence: Я люблю русский язык.

✨ Your turn to practice! Drop your favorite Russian phrases in the comments. 😊

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Дифференциация звуков Ш и Щ (видеоурок)

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRo03MANj9M

🗣 Автор: #Natalya_Gruzinova
📅 Дата: 11.12.2017

#pronunciation

🎲 Тест «Noun Gender Identification»
Identify the gender of the given Russian nouns. @russian_language_basics
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🌟15 Christmas phrases in Russian with English translation and transcription ✨

1. С Рождеством Христовым!
Merry Christmas!
[S Rozh-di-stvóm Khris-tó-vym]

2. Счастливого Рождества!
Happy Christmas!
[Schas-lí-va-va Rozh-di-stvá]

3. Желаю Вам тепла и уюта в этот светлый праздник!
Wishing you warmth and comfort on this bright holiday!
[Zhe-lá-yu vam tep-lá i u-yú-ta v é-tot svet-lyy prá-znik]

4. Пусть Рождество принесёт Вам много счастья!
May Christmas bring you lots of happiness!
[Pust' Rozh-di-stvó pri-ne-syót vam mnó-go schás-tya]

5. Света, тепла и радости Вам в это Рождество!
Wishing you light, warmth, and joy this Christmas!
[Své-ta, tep-lá i rá-do-sti vam v é-to Rozh-di-stvó]

6. Любви, тепла и уюта Вашему дому в Рождество!
Love, warmth, and comfort to your home this Christmas!
[Lyu-bví, tep-lá i u-yú-ta vá-she-mu dó-mu v Rozh-di-stvó]

7. Желаем Вам мира, добра и тепла в это Рождество!
We wish you peace, kindness, and warmth this Christmas!
[Zhe-lá-yem vam mí-ra, do-brá i tep-lá v é-to Rozh-di-stvó]

8. Счастливого времени в кругу семьи и друзей!
Happy times with family and friends!
[Schas-lí-va-va vré-me-ni v kru-gú se-m'i i dru-zéy]

9. Желаю вам счастья и здоровья в Рождество!
I wish you happiness and health this Christmas!
[zheh-LAH-yoo vam schás-tya ee zda-ROH-vya v Rozh-di-stvó]

10. Семейного счастья и любви в это Рождество!
Wishing you family happiness and love this Christmas!
[Se-méy-no-go schás-tya i lyu-bví v é-to Rozh-di-stvó]


💬 If someone says to you:
"Христос родился!" [Khri-stós ro-díl-sya!],
👉 Respond: "Славим Его!" [Slá-vim Ye-vó!].

✨ Translation: "If someone says to you: 'Christ is born!', respond: 'Glorify Him!'."

Share these phrases and brighten up someone's Christmas with Russian traditions!

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