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Master Phone Conversations in Russian: Essential Phrases for Every Learner

Key phrases for successful Russian phone conversations.
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To provide essential phrases for phone conversations in Russian, here are common and useful expressions typically used in such contexts:

Starting the Call

  • Алло? — Hello? (used to answer the phone)
  • Здравствуйте! Это [имя]. — Hello! This is [name].
  • Могу я поговорить с [имя]? — May I speak with [name]?

Asking Who is Speaking

  • Кто говорит? — Who is speaking?
  • Это кто на телефоне? — Who is on the phone?

Making Requests or Clarifications

  • Пожалуйста, подождите минуту. — Please hold for a minute.
  • Не могли бы вы повторить? — Could you repeat, please?
  • Вы не могли бы говорить немного медленнее? — Could you speak a little slower?

Expressing Understanding or Asking for Confirmation

  • Я вас слышу. — I can hear you.
  • Правильно ли я понял? — Did I understand correctly?
  • Вы имеете в виду… — Do you mean…

Ending the Call

  • Спасибо за звонок. — Thank you for the call.
  • До свидания! — Goodbye!
  • Хорошего дня! — Have a good day!

These phrases cover a wide range of typical phone call needs in Russian, from greeting and identifying to requesting and ending the conversation, suitable for formal or informal contexts depending on tone and choice of words. If needed, more specific phrases or situational vocabulary can be added.

If more detailed or extended sets of phone conversation phrases in Russian are desired, further focused searches or resources can be consulted.

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