You’ll learn how to ask for things in Russian and how to speak to airport officials. Soon you’ll know exactly what to say on the plane and at the airport to make it easier and safer for you to travel in Russia.
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Pronouncing emergency Russian words
Imagine you are on a flight from America to Russia. It’s a long way, so make sure you know how to ask for a drink or an extra blanket in case you are cold. Repeat the new words aloud to practice your pronunciation.
Дайте, пожалуйста, стакан воды.
Daiti pazhalusta stakan vady
I would like to have a glass of water.
Мне холодно, дайте, пожалуйста, одеяло.
Mne holadna, daite pazhalusta adiyala
I'm cold, could you get me a blanket?
When are we going to land?
Пожалуйста, пристегните ремень безопасности.
Pazhalusta, pristigneeti rimen’ bizapasnasti
Please fasten your seatbelt.
Мои наушники не работают.
Maee naooshniki ni rabotaioot
Мы будем проходить зону турбулентности.
My boodim prahadeet’ zonu turbulentnasti
We will pass through a turbulence zone
Once you arrive at the airport you will have to collect your luggage. Simply follow the signs to the Выдача багажа and make your way to the Таможенный контроль. Listen to the Audio below to hear the pronunciation…
Hopefully you wont need to use the following phrases, but it’s still useful to know them.
Я опоздал на стыковочный рейс.
Ya apazdal na stykovachnyi reis.
I've missed my connecting flight. (male speaking)
Я опоздала на стыковочный рейс.
Ya apazdala na stykovachnyi reis.
I've missed my connecting flight. (female speaking)
Ya patiryal svoi paspart.
I've lost my passport. (m)
Ya patiryala svoi paspart.
I've lost my passport. (f)
Я потерял свой посадочный талон.
Ya patiryal svoi pasadachnyi talon.
I've lost my boarding pass. (m)
Я потеряла свой посадочный талон.
Ya patiryala svoi pasadachnyi talon
I've lost my boarding pass. (f)
That’s it for today. I hope you enjoyed the lesson.
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