What essential Russian phrases should I learn first in daily conversations

The search results didn’t provide a direct list of essential Russian phrases for daily conversations, so I will use my knowledge to provide a helpful and practical list for starting out with Russian in everyday situations.

Here are essential Russian phrases to learn first for daily conversations:

Greetings and Basics

• Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) — Hello (formal)
• Привет (Privet) — Hi (informal)
• Как дела? (Kak dela?) — How are you?
• Хорошо (Khorosho) — Good
• Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta) — Please / You’re welcome
• Спасибо (Spasibo) — Thank you
• Извините (Izvinite) — Excuse me / Sorry (formal)
• Простите (Prostite) — Sorry (more apologetic)

Introducing Yourself

• Меня зовут… (Menya zovut…) — My name is…
• Очень приятно (Ochen’ priyatno) — Nice to meet you

Basic Questions

• Где…? (Gde…?) — Where is…?
• Сколько стоит? (Skol’ko stoit?) — How much does it cost?
• Вы говорите по-английски? (Vy govorite po-angliyski?) — Do you speak English?
• Я не понимаю (Ya ne ponimayu) — I don’t understand

Useful Everyday Phrases

• Помогите! (Pomogite!) — Help!
• Говорите медленнее, пожалуйста (Govorite medlennee, pozhaluysta) — Speak more slowly, please
• Где туалет? (Gde tualet?) — Where is the bathroom?
• Я хотел(а) бы… (Ya hotel(a) by…) — I would like…

This set covers greetings, basic conversation starters, polite expressions, and key questions for everyday interactions. Learning these phrases will be very helpful in daily Russian conversations. If needed, additional phrases can be provided for specific contexts.

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