Learn Russian Russian Phrases and Expressions 3

Question 1

What does 'Подождите, пожалуйста' mean?

Accepted Answer

Please wait

Answer

Подождите, пожалуйста means 'Please wait' — подождите is the polite imperative of ждать (to wait).

Question 2

How do you say 'I don't speak Russian well' in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Я плохо говорю по-русски

Answer

Я плохо говорю по-русски means 'I speak Russian badly/poorly'; плохо means 'poorly' and по-русски means 'in Russian'.

Question 3

What is the meaning of 'Будьте добры'?

Accepted Answer

Be so kind / Would you be so kind

Answer

Будьте добры is a polite request meaning 'be so kind' or 'would you be so kind', used when asking for a favor.

Question 4

How do you ask 'What time is it?' in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Который час?

Answer

Который час? literally means 'which hour?' and is the standard way to ask the time in Russian.

Question 5

What does 'Приятного аппетита' mean?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy your meal / Bon appétit

Answer

Приятного аппетита is the Russian equivalent of 'Bon appétit' or 'Enjoy your meal', said before or during dining.

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