Russian: Essential Vocabulary for Beginners
Core Russian vocabulary — common nouns, verbs, and everyday words.
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What is the Russian word for 'house'?
Дом (dom). Context: 'Это мой дом' (This is my house). Pronounced like 'dome' without the 'e'.
What is the Russian word for 'water'?
Вода (voda). Context: 'Я пью воду' (I drink water). Pronounced 'va-DA'.
What is the Russian word for 'book'?
Книга (kniga). Context: 'Интересная книга' (An interesting book). Pronounced 'KNEE-ga'.
What is the Russian word for 'school'?
Школа (shkola). Context: 'Я иду в школу' (I am going to school). Pronounced 'SHKO-la'.
What is the Russian word for 'person' or 'human'?
Человек (chelovek). Context: 'Он хороший человек' (He is a good person). Pronounced 'chi-la-VYEK'.
What is the Russian word for 'car'?
Машина (mashina). Context: 'Это новая машина' (This is a new car). Pronounced 'ma-SHEE-na'.
How do you say the number 'one' in Russian?
Один (odin). Context: 'Один билет, пожалуйста' (One ticket, please). Pronounced 'a-DEEN'.
How do you say the number 'ten' in Russian?
Десять (desyat). Context: 'У меня десять рублей' (I have ten rubles). Pronounced 'DYE-syat'.
What is the Russian verb for 'to speak' or 'to talk'?
Говорить (govorit'). Context: 'Он говорит по-русски' (He speaks Russian). Pronounced 'ga-va-REET'.
What is the Russian verb for 'to know'?
Знать (znat'). Context: 'Я не знаю' (I don't know). Pronounced 'znat'.
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