Learn Russian Everyday Russian Words 4

Question 1

What does 'работа' (rabota) mean in English?

Accepted Answer

Work/Job

Answer

'Работа' means work or job — it is the root of the English word 'robot' via Czech.

Question 2

How do you say 'please' in Russian (when making a request)?

Accepted Answer

Пожалуйста

Answer

'Пожалуйста' (pozhaluysta) means please and is also used to say 'you're welcome.'

Question 3

What is the Russian word for 'book'?

Accepted Answer

Книга

Answer

'Книга' (kniga) is the Russian word for book, a fundamental everyday vocabulary word.

Question 4

What does 'деньги' (dengi) mean?

Accepted Answer

Money

Answer

'Деньги' is the Russian word for money and is always used in the plural form.

Question 5

Which phrase means 'excuse me' or 'sorry' in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Извините

Answer

'Извините' (izvinite) is the polite imperative form of 'to excuse,' used to apologize or get attention.

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