04
Mar
2024
“am” and “pm” in Russian
In Russian, the terms for "am" and "pm" are a bit different than in English. Instead of using abbreviations, Russians... Learn more
29
Feb
2024
How to Say ‘Leap Year’ in Russian
February 29 is a good day to talk about leap years. In Russian, a year with 366 days is referred to... Learn more
25
Feb
2024
Choosing Between -ся and -сь Suffixes for Reflexive Verbs in Russian
Signs of a reflexive verb are the postfixes -ся or -сь. If there is such a postfix at the end... Learn more
21
Feb
2024
Difference between “Дома” and “В доме”
The expressions "дома" and "в доме" may seem synonymous, but they are not. See for yourself. Дома: This expression signifies the general... Learn more
17
Feb
2024
‘Кушать’ or ‘Есть’?
Food undeniably plays an important role in our lives, and it's no surprise that language is rich with verbs expressing... Learn more
12
Feb
2024
‘Симпатизировать’ и ‘To Sympathize’: False Friends in Translation
When you encounter the verb ‘симпатизировать’ for the first time, you might be tempted to translate it as ‘to sympathize’.... Learn more
07
Feb
2024
“Лёд” and its Declension
It is not that easy to decline a Russian word "Лёд" (=ice) as it may seem. Notice that in every... Learn more
03
Feb
2024
Words that start with ПОЛ-: Meaning and Spelling
You may have already noticed that in Russian, the collocation "половина чего-то"(half of something) can transform into an independent word.... Learn more
31
Jan
2024
How to Wish for Recovery in Russian
Do you know how to properly respond if someone tells you they have a cold or flu? Here are some... Learn more
25
Jan
2024
Filler words in Russian
Even when speaking your native language, uncomfortable pauses sometimes occur. When we speak foreign languages, we often need a little... Learn more