простые фразы
prostyye frazy
The English phrase "simple phrases" is translated into Russian as простые фразы (prostyye frazy).
This term refers to short and easy expressions that are not complicated to understand or use.
What does it mean word for word?
The term consists of two parts: простые (prostyye), which means "simple" or "plain" and фразы (frazy), which means "phrases".
How do you pronounce it?
prostyye frazy
Did you know?
- In a mathematical context, the word простые is used to describe 'prime' numbers.
- The word простые comes from the same root as the word for 'straight' or 'direct'. In Russian, something that is 'simple' is conceptually linked to something that does not bend or twist.
- Depending on the context, простые can also mean 'common' or 'ordinary' people. A 'simple phrase' could be interpreted as a phrase used by the common folk rather than the aristocracy.
Examples in context
- Эти простые фразы помогут тебе в поездке.Eti prostyye frazy pomogut tebe v poezdke.These simple phrases will help you on your trip.
- В учебнике есть только простые фразы.V uchebnike yest' tol'ko prostyye frazy.There are only simple phrases in the textbook.
Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are studying Russian together at a cafe.
- Андрей AndreyОльга, ты знаешь эти простые фразы?Ol'ga, ty znayesh' eti prostyye frazy?Olga, do you know these simple phrases?
- Ольга OlgaДа, я их уже знаю.Da, ya ikh uzhe znayu.Yes, I already know them.
- Андрей AndreyОтлично, тогда давай учить новые.Otlichno, togda davay uchit' novyye.Great, then let's learn new ones.
- Ольга OlgaСогласна, Андрей, давай.Soglasna, Andrey, davay.I agree, Andrey, let's do it.
