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Fret Learns Russian
11-18-2014, 03:53 AM
Они means 'they'. Им I think is 'them'.
I don't think there is a female version.
Yo Fret mind if I post a few of my own questions in this thread, don't want to hijack man.
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Fret Learns Russian
11-18-2014, 04:31 AM
Они is neuter, not masculine. Them/they could be both right depending on the whether dative/accusative is used
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Fret Learns Russian
11-18-2014, 07:22 AM
@FretDancer, I'm not russian but grammar principles of my language are similar(croatian)
In my language there is a difference when referring to a group of guys and girls.
pointing to a group of guys, you would use "oni", and group of girls "one".
but google translate for russian gives me translation "te" for pointing to group of girls,
I think russians are not using "one".
"te" is also correct when pointing to girls, but I think it is not what you're looking for..
anyhow, Они is definitely not for girls. only for pointing to guys, or mixed group of guys and girls
would live to hear explanation from someone fluent in russian
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Fret Learns Russian
11-18-2014, 12:49 PM
Они is just they, the exact same as English. Any more than one person that doesn't include you is they or они. Girl, guy, mix it doesn't matter.
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Fret Learns Russian
12-10-2014, 06:35 AM
Could someone please explain how to use the word 'Насколько'. Does it mean 'in as far as'?
Would you be able to say:
Насколько я знаю она сюда не переехала? Or: Насколько я знаю Бьянка не выпустила новый альбом.
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Fret Learns Russian
12-10-2014, 06:36 AM
Fret how's the studies going, you haven't posted much for a while, you still motivated?
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Fret Learns Russian
12-10-2014, 06:42 AM
Have any of you noticed clear similarities with other Slavic languages. I have tried speaking Russian with Bulgarians but they don't seem to understand, despite the language and a lot of words being so similar. I am thinking of making a trip to Belgrade in the future, and want to know if my Russian can come into use.
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Fret Learns Russian
12-10-2014, 01:35 PM
Not to mention that some people from ex-СССР states will outright refuse to speak or understand you, even if they could.
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Fret Learns Russian
12-10-2014, 02:49 PM
If you talk to 60 year old Bulgarians there is a good chance they will understand. Most took it in school and those that worked in management had to do knowledge exchange trips. But you probably have to explain that this is the only common language you know. Also they are about 30 years out of practice
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Fret Learns Russian
12-10-2014, 11:36 PM
Quote: (12-10-2014 06:42 AM)Constitution45 Wrote:
Have any of you noticed clear similarities with other Slavic languages. I have tried speaking Russian with Bulgarians but they don't seem to understand, despite the language and a lot of words being so similar. I am thinking of making a trip to Belgrade in the future, and want to know if my Russian can come into use.
You will understand a few words here and there, but that's about it. English is a Germanic language, but do you understand German?
P.S. Didn't realize there where so many native Russian speakers on the forum.
Makes me wonder if
Honest Signalz guy is on here.
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Fret Learns Russian
12-11-2014, 02:53 PM
What is фигасе?
Can't get a translation out of google.
(Contrary to "минет" which I had forgotten. Often I type in words (especially slang) in google and go for the pictures, because it will often be clear what is meant. Worked like a charm for минет, lol.)
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Fret Learns Russian
12-11-2014, 03:02 PM
This goes out to people learning Russian:
As additional resources to your learning I have
- The Hobbit (dual-text book, RUS-ENG)
- Transcripts of all episodes Интерны, which you can watch on rutube for free
- A DOUBLE-DYED DECEIVER by O. Henry (dual-text book, RUS-ENG)
(and some more stuff that I somehow can't find right now, but may find later.)
which I believe is all free of copyright and can be shared. If you're interested PM me.
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Fret Learns Russian
12-11-2014, 03:31 PM
I appreciate the explanation.
I don't mess with dictionaries explaining Russian words in Russian yet. I usually run into words that I don't know again, making the whole experience quite frustrating. If I can't find an English translation I leave the word alone.
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Fret Learns Russian
12-12-2014, 12:24 AM
Personally I'd use ФИГ much more in the expression 'иди на фиг' which is a politer way to say go fuck yourself. You can also say 'иди на хрен' which is the same thing.
How do people drop their parasitic words? I can't stop saying типа all the time after dating a girl this year who did the same. It's annoying as hell.
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Fret Learns Russian
03-11-2015, 12:22 PM
Fret how is your progress so far, any updates?