Learn Essential Russian Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level
Fundamental Russian Vocabulary for Beginners (A1 Level).
When learning Russian at the A1 level, it is essential to focus on the most common and fundamental words. These words cover essential topics such as greetings, numbers, basic verbs, nouns, adjectives, and everyday phrases. Below is a categorized list of important vocabulary for A1 learners:
Core Vocabulary for A1 Level
Greetings and Polite Phrases
- Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) – Hello (formal)
- Привет (Privet) – Hi (informal)
- До свидания (Do svidaniya) – Goodbye
- Спасибо (Spasibo) – Thank you
- Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta) – Please/You’re welcome
- Извините (Izvinite) – Excuse me/Sorry
Basic Verbs
- Быть (Byt’) – To be
- Идти (Idti) – To go
- Делать (Delat’) – To do/make
- Говорить (Govorit’) – To speak
- Жить (Zhit’) – To live
- Хотеть (Khotet’) – To want
Numbers
- Один (Odin) – One
- Два (Dva) – Two
- Три (Tri) – Three
- Четыре (Chetyre) – Four
- Пять (Pyat’) – Five
Common Nouns
- Дом (Dom) – House/home
- Семья (Sem’ya) – Family
- Книга (Kniga) – Book
- Магазин (Magazin) – Store/shop
- Город (Gorod) – City
Adjectives
- Большой (Bol’shoy) – Big
- Маленький (Malen’kiy) – Small
- Хороший (Khoroshiy) – Good
- Плохой (Plokhoy) – Bad
- Новый (Novyy) – New
Days and Time
- Сегодня (Segodnya) – Today
- Завтра (Zavtra) – Tomorrow
- Вчера (Vchera) – Yesterday
- Час (Chas) – Hour
- Минутa (Minuta) – Minute
Essential Phrases
- Как вас зовут? (Kak vas zovut?) – What is your name?
- Меня зовут… (Menya zovut…) – My name is…
- Где…? (Gde…?) – Where…?
- Сколько это стоит? (Skol’ko eto stoit?) – How much does this cost?
- Я не понимаю. (Ya ne ponimayu.) – I don’t understand.
Food and Drink
- Хлеб (Khleb) – Bread
- Вода (Voda) – Water
- Молоко (Moloko) – Milk
- Чай (Chay) – Tea
- Яблоко (Yabloko) – Apple
Places and Transportation
- Школа (Shkola) – School
- Улица (Ulitsa) – Street
- Автобус (Avtobus) – Bus
- Поезд (Poezd) – Train
This foundational vocabulary will help you navigate basic conversations and everyday situations in Russian. Consistent practice with these words will build confidence in reading, speaking, and listening comprehension.