Asking for Help in Russian

The most common Russian phrases for asking for help are “Да.” (Yes.), “Я понимаю.” (I understand.), “Это правильно?” (Is this correct?), “Можешь мне помочь?” (Can you help me?) and “Вызовите полицию.” (Call the police.). Below are all 25, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

25 phrases · 5 situations · #66–90 of 333 · Updated

Yes, no and maybe

The answers you give many times a day.

  1. #66 Да. Yes.
  2. #67 Нет. No.
  3. #68 Может быть. Maybe.
  4. #69 Я не знаю. I don't know.
  5. #83 Конечно. Of course.
  6. #84 Ни за что. No way.

When you don’t understand

Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.

  1. #70 Я понимаю. I understand.
  2. #71 Я не понимаю. I don't understand.
  3. #73 Можешь повторить? Can you repeat?
  4. #74 Говори помедленнее, пожалуйста. Please speak more slowly.
  5. #75 Как это сказать по-английски? How do you say this in English?
  6. #76 Что это значит? What does this mean?
  7. #77 Можешь это записать? Can you write it down?

Checking and agreeing

Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.

  1. #78 Это правильно? Is this correct?
  2. #79 Верно. That's right.
  3. #80 Это неправильно. That's wrong.
  4. #81 Я согласен. I agree.
  5. #82 Я не согласен. I disagree.

Asking for help

Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.

  1. #72 Можешь мне помочь? Can you help me?
  2. #85 Мне нужна помощь. I need help.
  3. #86 Где туалет? Where is the bathroom?

Emergencies

The sentences to have ready before you need them.

  1. #87 Вызовите полицию. Call the police.
  2. #88 Вызовите скорую. Call an ambulance.
  3. #89 Я потерял паспорт. I lost my passport.
  4. #90 Мне плохо. I feel sick.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

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Questions about Russian phrases for asking for help

What are the most common Russian phrases for asking for help?

The most common Russian phrases for asking for help are “Да.” (Yes.), “Я понимаю.” (I understand.), “Это правильно?” (Is this correct?), “Можешь мне помочь?” (Can you help me?) and “Вызовите полицию.” (Call the police.). All 25 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Russian phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these Russian phrases free?

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