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Power Phrases Lesson #25a
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A quick review of museum and how to ask the question: Is it far? in Russian.
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25a Review Museum Is it Far?
August 17th, 2009Power Phrases Lesson #25a
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25b Review of where, here, toilet in Russian
August 17th, 2009
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Power Phrases Lesson #25b
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We’re getting down to the end in the first Power Phrases series, if you have made it this far you should be feeling pretty good. Only a few more lessons to go. Let’s take a minute to revisit a few words from days gone by. Do you remember the Russian word for where and here? How about the word for toilet? You see, not so difficult is it? Next lesson coming up!
Russian for Excuse Me
August 17th, 2009
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Power Phrases Lesson #25
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The word ‘izvineetyeh’ (which can be spelled numerous ways in English) is used in the same situations as ‘Excuse me‘ is in English. So, when you sneeze, you’d say ‘izvineetye.’ Stopping someone of the street for directions? ‘Izvihneetye, pozhaluista.’ But it’s more broad than the English version, covering situations where we’re apt to say “I’m sorry.” (or nowadays, people more and more are using the colloquial “My bad.”). Accidentallly step on someone’s toes? Ask forgiveness with ‘oi, izvineetye’. Walk into a room where your presence wasn’t expected, ‘Oi, izvineetye pozhaluista.’
Russian, of course, has two ways of addressing people, either formally or informally. This version of excuse me is formal because of that last little ‘tyeh’ at the end of the word. But if you’re with a good friend, you wouldn’t want to be so formal. It’d be like saying “Excuse me, Sir,” if you stepped on your buddy’s foot. So, to make the informal version, just say: ‘izvinee.’
Izvineetyeh, gotta run!
Review of Thank You
August 17th, 2009
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Power Phrases Lesson #24b
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The further along we get in the series the more we will need to review so we don’t forget what was covered earlier. Of course if you’ve been making flash cards you should be doing just fine. Today’s video reviews the word for Thank You in Russian. I know, you are already feeling confident, but this will be a good reminder to always stay polite and give a good impression of you and your home country to the people around you. On to the video: Thank You in Russian one more time.
Get your Drink On: Review Lesson
August 17th, 2009
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Power Phrases Lesson #24a
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Hi again, this is a quick review lesson for how to get what you would like to drink when at a restaurant or bar in Russia. As you know from previous lessons the common choices are often juice, tea, coffee and beer. If the choices are in front of you or on the menu, you can point and say the ever so useful Russian phrase, this one here.
Russian Phrase for: On Foot
August 17th, 2009
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I debated whether to include this word in my list of the most useful Russian words. After all, if you end up taking taxis, the word may never come up. But if you’re an explorer and intend to do some walking in Moscow or St. Petersburg or Kiev, then knowing how to say ‘On foot’ (pishkom) is vital. Here’s some typical phrases you’ll make with this word:
The museum…is it possible on foot? (In other words, you’re asking someone if you can walk to the museum, or will it be too far.) = MuZYAY…mozhno pishkom? (Of course, you can add any particular destination instead of museum.)
Also, when people say, “Poshli!” which means, “Let’s go!”, you can confirm if they truly mean on foot by asking, “Pishkom?”
If you’re walking with someoe and they (or you) suggest a destination to head towards, you can insist on going on foot, instead of in a bus or a taxi, by saying, “Davai pishkom.”
When living in a foreign country you never know what the locals may be thinking. What may seem obvious to you, may not necessarily be what the people around you are thinking at all. The Russian phrase for On foot, will help you to confirm how you will be getting to your destination. By taxi, air, boat, bike, or on foot. Good to know so you can make sure and wear the shoes that will be best suited for your taxi ride.
Good luck!
Russian for: Is this the Museum?
August 17th, 2009
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Power Phrases Lesson #1
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A quick review of how to ask, is this the museum in Russian.
