![]() Check this video for the pronunciation and a great pick-up line to add to your list: On a side note, you’re mispronouncing the word спасибо. It's interesting to look at the Russian language through your eyes, James. Otherwise, I’ll be bursting out with laughter every time I say the word спасибо. Then, me again with the Спаси тебя Бог.Super weird. Wouldn't it be odd to say спасибо when asking for a girl’s phone number? I’d go, Ты мне нравишься. The logic behind this "God save" gratitude is that you’re requesting His blessings for the person who's provided you with their assistance. They've been inserting the Lord into the center of everything, language included, since time immemorial. Russians have a long, Orthodox history. What does God have to do with me helping someone? Originally, спасибо meant "God save you", from the Russian word спаси ( save). By the way, do you know this word’s etymology? You can’t go wrong if you just use this one all the time, be it in formal situations or informal settings. Спасибо is the most basic way to express your gratitude. As a bonus, it’ll step up your flirting game. Today, you’ll discover the marvelous new world of the Russian спасибо. Спасибо was one of the first words I learned in Russian, after the phrase Привет, красотка to flirt with girls. Thank you so much for the warm reception, buddy. Доброе утро, Piotr! That’s gonna be super boring. Welcome to our class on Russian "thank you". Neutral "thank you" in Russian - something you already know Their lessons always include a pinch of humor to prove it's fun to learn Russian. Aiming to express gratitude for something truly meaningful might call for a fancier expression of gratitude than a careless "thanks".ĭo you want to sound like a native speaker and be treated with respect? Why not start with the "thank you" phrase you’ll use daily? Follow this dialogue between our Russian language instructor, Piotr, and his American student, James.Having a few "thank you" phrases up your sleeve allows you to avoid repetition in a foreign language.On Facebook, you’d use colloquial vocabulary that you won't choose if you speak with someone offline. Knowing a language means being able to adapt to different situations.Expressing gratitude for a business interview is different than thanking your mom for a tasty dinner. ![]()
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