50 essential Russian words for travel
50 Russian words worth knowing, picked from the topics Travel and accommodation, Transport and travel, Town and public places, Politeness and small talk and translated into English.
Travel and accommodation 13 words
| Russian | English |
|---|---|
| рейс | flight |
| место | site |
| гид | guide |
| гостиница | hotel |
| палатка | tent |
| этаж | floor |
| отъезд | departure |
| вход | admission |
| возвращение | return |
| пребывание | stay |
| путешествие | tripNoun, the journey itself |
| бассейн | swimming pool |
| осматривать | to visit |
Transport and travel 13 words
| Russian | English |
|---|---|
| автобус | bus |
| мотоцикл | motorbike |
| порт | harbour |
| колесо | wheel |
| такси | taxi |
| велосипед | bicycle |
| шина | tyre |
| самолёт | plane |
| метро | underground |
| дорога | road |
| поезд | train |
| опаздывать на | to miss |
| штраф | fine |
Town and public places 12 words
| Russian | English |
|---|---|
| улица | street |
| вокзал | train station |
| парк | park |
| план города | map |
| мост | bridge |
| скамейка | benchPublic seat |
| шум | noise |
| толпа | crowd |
| музей | museum |
| площадь | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| стадион | stadium |
| город | city |
Politeness and small talk 12 words
| Russian | English |
|---|---|
| нет | no |
| да | yes |
| спасибо | thank you |
| привет | hiInformal greeting |
| нормально | I am fine |
| входите | come in |
| добрый день | helloGreeting on arrival, during the day |
| не за что | you are welcomeEveryday use |
| а вы | and you |
| уважение | respect |
| повторите | repeat |
| конечно | of course |
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