What are common Russian phrases for making phone calls

Here are some common Russian phrases used for making phone calls:

1. Вступление (Starting the call):

• Алло? (Hello?) – used when answering the phone
• Здравствуйте! (Hello!) – formal greeting
• [ Это имя.] (This is [name].)

2. Представление причины звонка (Stating the reason for the call):

• Я звоню, чтобы… (I am calling to…)
• Хотел(а) бы поговорить с… (I would like to speak with…)
• Можно поговорить с… (May I speak with…)

3. Запрос соединения (Requesting to be connected):

• Можно пройти к телефону? (Can you come to the phone?)
• Могу я оставить сообщение? (Can I leave a message?)

4. Ожидание или уточнение (On hold or clarifying):

• Подождите минуту. (Hold on a minute.)
• Кто на линии? (Who is speaking?)
• Вы не могли бы повторить? (Could you please repeat?)

5. Завершение разговора (Ending the call):

• Спасибо за звонок. (Thank you for the call.)
• До свидания. (Goodbye.)
• Всего доброго. (All the best.)

These phrases cover the typical stages of a phone conversation in Russian and are useful for both formal and informal contexts. Adjusting politeness levels can depend on the relationship with the person being called. ¹¹

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