Deanna Matilda

The English phrase “I love you to the moon and back” is translated into Russian as я люблю тебя до луны и обратно.

In Russian, ‘why’ can be expressed in several ways. The default form is почему́. You use почему́ to ask for the cause or reason behind a state or event.

The Russian word for “grandpa” is де́душка.

The English word accent can be translated into Russian as акце́нт, произноше́ние or вы́говор.

When someone sneezes Russians say Будь здоров! (bud zdorov) to a man and Будь здорова! (bud zdorova) to a woman.

The English phrase ‘no good’ is expressed in Russian as никуда не годится.

The English word “silver” (the metal) is translated into Russian as серебро́.

The Russian phrase for “come in” is войдите. войдите is used as a polite invitation or command for someone to enter a room or a building.

The English phrase “black cat” is translated into Russian as чёрный кот. The phrase refers to a cat with black fur.

The English phrase “I like it” is expressed in Russian as мне это нравится.