Russian for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common Russian phrases for small talk, work and school are “У меня встреча в девять.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Какое домашнее задание?” (What is the homework?), “Сегодня хорошая погода.” (Nice weather today.), “Я ходил в кино.” (I went to the movies.) and “Давай останемся на связи.” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  1. #301 У меня встреча в девять. I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 Я сейчас занят. I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 Можем поговорить позже? Can we talk later?
  4. #304 Пришли мне файл. Send me the file.
  5. #305 Ты получил моё письмо? Did you get my email?
  6. #306 Я закончил отчёт. I finished the report.
  7. #307 Мне нужна отсрочка. I need a deadline extension.
  8. #318 Я работаю из дома. I work from home.
  9. #319 Я на перерыве. I'm on a break.
  10. #320 Во сколько ты заканчиваешь работу? What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 Какое домашнее задание? What is the homework?
  2. #309 Экзамен на следующей неделе. The exam is next week.
  3. #310 Я сдал экзамен. I passed the test.
  4. #311 Я провалил экзамен. I failed the test.
  5. #312 Можешь объяснить ещё раз? Can you explain again?
  6. #313 У меня вопрос. I have a question.
  7. #314 Напиши на доске. Write it on the board.
  8. #315 Откройте книги. Open your books.
  9. #316 Слушайте внимательно. Listen carefully.
  10. #317 Записывайте. Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 Сегодня хорошая погода. Nice weather today.
  2. #322 Какие планы на выходные? What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 Ты любишь спорт? Do you like sports?
  4. #326 Какая твоя любимая еда? What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 Ты видел это шоу? Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 Я ходил в кино. I went to the movies.
  2. #325 По субботам играю в теннис. I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 Я люблю читать. I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 Давай останемся на связи. Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 Напиши мне позже. Text me later.
  3. #331 Давай останемся друзьями. Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 Было приятно поговорить. It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 До следующего раза! See you next time!

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What are the most common Russian phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common Russian phrases for small talk, work and school are “У меня встреча в девять.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Какое домашнее задание?” (What is the homework?), “Сегодня хорошая погода.” (Nice weather today.), “Я ходил в кино.” (I went to the movies.) and “Давай останемся на связи.” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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