17
Feb
2024
‘Кушать’ or ‘Есть’?
Food undeniably plays an important role in our lives, and it's no surprise that language is rich with verbs expressing... Learn more
12
Feb
2024
‘Симпатизировать’ и ‘To Sympathize’: False Friends in Translation
When you encounter the verb ‘симпатизировать’ for the first time, you might be tempted to translate it as ‘to sympathize’.... Learn more
07
Feb
2024
“Лёд” and its Declension
It is not that easy to decline a Russian word "Лёд" (=ice) as it may seem. Notice that in every... Learn more
03
Feb
2024
Words that start with ПОЛ-: Meaning and Spelling
You may have already noticed that in Russian, the collocation "половина чего-то"(half of something) can transform into an independent word.... Learn more
31
Jan
2024
How to Wish for Recovery in Russian
Do you know how to properly respond if someone tells you they have a cold or flu? Here are some... Learn more
25
Jan
2024
Filler words in Russian
Even when speaking your native language, uncomfortable pauses sometimes occur. When we speak foreign languages, we often need a little... Learn more
20
Jan
2024
When ‘Then’ should not be translated into ‘Потом’
At the elementary level, when students learn to narrate a sequence of actions, they acquire the adverbs 'сначала' (=first) and... Learn more
14
Jan
2024
Useful Colloquial Expression: ‘Не по себе’
The feeling of anxiety, which can be challenging to express in words, is aptly captured by the Russian expression "Не... Learn more
09
Jan
2024
Difference between Verbs ‘Уметь’ and ‘Знать’
The verbs 'уметь' and 'знать' serve distinct purposes but often cause confusion for learners. While both verbs involve some form... Learn more
03
Jan
2024
New Year’s Vocabulary in Russian
The New Year celebration in Russia marks the arrival of the new year on January 1st. While Christmas is celebrated... Learn more