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903 words

а

Conjunction

and; while; whereas

//a//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

авось

Adverb

maybe it will work out somehow

//ɐˈvosʲ//

#culture #untranslatable
Advanced

автобус

Noun

bus

//ɐfˈtobʊs//

#transport #essential
Beginner

ангел

Noun

angel

//ˈanɡʲɪl//

#affection #praise
Beginner

аптека

Noun

pharmacy

//ɐpˈtʲekə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

аптечка

Noun

first-aid kit; medicine box

//ɐpˈtʲet͡ɕkə//

#essential #home
Intermediate

аренда

Noun

rental

//ɐˈrʲendə//

#planning #money
Beginner

аспирантура

Noun

postgraduate study; doctoral track

//əspʲɪrɐnˈturə//

#education #advanced
Intermediate

аудитория

Noun

classroom; lecture hall

//ɐʊdʲɪˈtorʲɪjə//

#education #place
Intermediate

бабушка

Noun

grandmother; grandma

//ˈbabuʂkə//

#essential #family
Beginner

багаж

Noun

luggage

//bɐˈɡaʂ//

#airport #essential
Beginner

баланс работы и семьи

Noun

work-family balance

//bɐˈlans rɐˈbotɨ i sʲɪmʲˈji//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

бардак

Noun

mess; disorder; chaos

//bɐrˈdak//

#essential #everyday
Beginner

бежать

Verb

to run

//bʲɪˈʐatʲ//

#essential #movement
Beginner

без

Preposition

without

//bʲes//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

безопасный

Adjective

safe

//bʲɪzɐˈpasnɨj//

#safety #essential
Beginner

белый

Adjective

fair; white

//ˈbʲelɨj//

#body #appearance
Beginner

берег

Noun

shore; coast

//ˈbʲerʲɪk//

#nature #romance
Beginner

беречь

Verb

to protect; to take care of

//bʲɪˈrʲet͡ɕ//

#essential #care
Intermediate

беспокоиться

Verb

to worry

//bʲɪspɐˈkoɪt͡sːə//

#essential #feelings
Intermediate

беспредел

Noun

lawless outrage; complete lack of limits

//bʲɪsprʲɪˈdʲel//

#slang #social
Advanced

билет

Noun

ticket

//bʲɪˈlʲet//

#travel #planning
Beginner

благодарность

Noun

gratitude

//bləɡɐˈdarnəsʲtʲ//

#emotion #relationship
Intermediate

благодарный

Adjective

grateful

//bləɡɐˈdarnɨj//

#relationship #emotion
Intermediate

благодарю

Interjection

thank you; I appreciate it

//bləɡɐdɐˈrʲu//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

близкий

Adjective

close; intimate

//ˈblʲiskʲɪj//

#relationship #essential
Beginner

близость

Noun

closeness; intimacy

//ˈblʲizəsʲtʲ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

блюдо

Noun

dish; prepared dish

//ˈblʲudə//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

болеть

Verb

to hurt; to be ill

//bɐˈlʲetʲ//

#essential #health
Beginner

боль

Noun

pain

//bolʲ//

#essential #health
Beginner

большое спасибо

Phrase

thank you very much

//bɐlʲˈʂoj spɐˈsʲibə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

большой

Adjective

big; large

//bɐlʲˈʂoj//

#essential #adjectives
Beginner

бояться

Verb

to be afraid

//bɐˈjat͡sːə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

брак

Noun

marriage

//brak//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

брат

Noun

brother

//brat//

#essential #family
Beginner

брать

Verb

to take

//bratʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

бронирование

Noun

booking; reservation process

//brənʲɪˈrovənʲɪje//

#planning #essential
Intermediate

бронировать

Verb

to reserve; to book

//brənʲɪˈrovətʲ//

#restaurant #date-night
Intermediate

бронь

Noun

reservation; booking

//bronʲ//

#planning #social
Intermediate

Будешь дома?

Phrase

Will you be home?

//ˈbudʲɪʂ ˈdomə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

будильник

Noun

alarm clock

//bʊˈdʲilʲnʲɪk//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

будни

Noun

weekdays; everyday routine

//ˈbudnʲɪ//

#essential #time
Beginner

будь здоров

Phrase

bless you; be healthy

//budʲ zdɐˈrof//

#essential #social
Beginner

будь ласка

Phrase

please

//budʲ ˈlaskə//

#essential #request
Beginner

будьте добры

Phrase

be so kind; please

//ˈbutʲtʲe dɐˈbrɨ//

#essential #request
Beginner

будьте любезны

Phrase

would you be so kind

//ˈbutʲtʲe lʲʊˈbʲeznɨ//

#essential #request
Beginner

букет

Noun

bouquet

//bʊˈkʲet//

#essential #romance
Beginner

быт

Noun

everyday domestic life

//bɨt//

#home #family
Intermediate

в

Preposition

in; into

//v//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

вагон

Noun

train car; carriage

//vɐˈɡon//

#train #travel
Beginner

важно

Adverb

important

//ˈvaʐnə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

вайб

Noun

vibe; atmosphere; feeling

//vajb//

#slang #romance
Beginner

валюта

Noun

currency

//vɐˈlʲutə//

#money #travel
Beginner

ванна

Noun

bath

//ˈvannə//

#comfort #rest
Beginner

ведро

Noun

bucket

//vʲɪˈdro//

#essential #home
Beginner

вежливый

Adjective

polite

//ˈvʲeʐlʲɪvɨj//

#essential #communication
Beginner

велосипед

Noun

bicycle

//vʲɪləsʲɪˈpʲet//

#transport #romance
Beginner

верность

Noun

faithfulness; loyalty

//ˈvʲernəstʲ//

#relationship #commitment
Intermediate

верный

Adjective

faithful; loyal

//ˈvʲernɨj//

#commitment #relationship
Beginner

весёлый

Adjective

cheerful; fun

//vʲɪˈsʲolɨj//

#essential #personality
Beginner

весна

Noun

spring

//vʲɪˈsna//

#essential #season
Beginner

вечеринка

Noun

party

//vʲɪtɕɪˈrʲinkə//

#social #occasion
Beginner

вешать

Verb

to hang up

//ˈvʲeʂətʲ//

#essential #home
Beginner

взаимный

Adjective

mutual; reciprocated

//vzɐˈimnɨj//

#romance #essential
Intermediate

взаимопонимание

Noun

mutual understanding

//vzɐɪməpənʲɪˈmanʲɪje//

#romance #communication
Intermediate

взволнованный

Adjective

upset; agitated; emotionally stirred

//vzvəlˈnovənːɨj//

#mood #emotion
Intermediate

видеть

Verb

to see

//ˈvʲidʲɪtʲ//

#essential #verbs
Beginner

визит

Noun

visit

//vʲɪˈzʲit//

#family #planning
Intermediate

вина

Noun

guilt

//vʲɪˈna//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

вино

Noun

wine

//vʲɪˈno//

#essential #romance
Beginner

винодельня

Noun

winery

//vʲɪnɐˈdʲelʲnʲə//

#destination #romance
Intermediate

включать

Verb

to turn on; switch on

//fklʲʊˈt͡ɕatʲ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

вкусный

Adjective

tasty; delicious

//ˈfkusnɨj//

#essential #compliment
Beginner

влечение

Noun

desire; attraction

//vlʲɪˈtɕenʲɪje//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

влюбиться

Verb

to fall in love

//vlʲʊˈbʲitsə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

влюблённая пара

Phrase

couple in love

//vlʲʊblʲɪnːəjə ˈparə//

#romance #essential
Beginner

влюблённый

Adjective

in love

//vlʲʉˈblʲɵnːɨj//

#romance #emotion
Intermediate

вместе

Adverb

together

//ˈvmʲestʲe//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

внимание

Noun

attention

//vnʲɪˈmanʲɪje//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

внимательность к партнёру

Phrase

attentiveness to one's partner

//vnʲɪˈmatʲɪlʲnəsʲtʲ k pɐrtˈnʲorʊ//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

внимательный

Adjective

attentive; considerate

//vnʲɪˈmatʲɪlʲnɨj//

#affection #personality
Beginner

внук

Noun

grandson

//vnuk//

#family #home
Beginner

внучка

Noun

granddaughter

//ˈvnutɕkə//

#family #home
Beginner

вода

Noun

water

//vɐˈda//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

водопад

Noun

waterfall

//vədɐˈpat//

#nature #adventure
Beginner

возвращаться

Verb

to return; to come back

//vəzvrɐˈɕːat͡sːə//

#essential #movement
Intermediate

волнение

Noun

nervous excitement; worry

//vəlˈnʲenʲɪje//

#essential #mood
Beginner

волноваться

Verb

to worry; to be nervous

//vəlnɐˈvat͡sːə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

волноваться перед свиданием

Phrase

to be nervous before a date

//vəlnɐˈvat͡sə pʲɪrʲɪt svʲɪˈdanʲɪjɪm//

#dating #feelings
Beginner

волосы

Noun

hair

//vɐˈlosɨ//

#care #romance
Beginner

восемь

numeral

eight

//ˈvosʲɪmʲ//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

воскресенье

Noun

Sunday

//vəskrʲɪˈsʲenʲjɪ//

#essential #days
Beginner

воспитание

Noun

upbringing; child-rearing

//vɐspʲɪˈtanʲɪje//

#caregiving #family
Intermediate

восток

Noun

east

//vɐˈstok//

#essential #directions
Beginner

восхищать

Verb

to amaze; to fill with admiration

//vəsxʲɪˈɕːætʲ//

#admiration #romance
Intermediate

вот, пожалуйста

Phrase

here you are

//vot pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #service
Beginner

вписка

Noun

informal house party; crash spot

//ˈfpʲis.kə//

#slang #youth
Intermediate

врач

Noun

doctor

//vratɕ//

#essential #health
Beginner

Всё в порядке.

Phrase

Everything is okay.

//fsʲo f pɐˈrʲatkʲe//

#essential #romance
Beginner

всего доброго

Phrase

all the best; take care

//fsʲɪˈvo ˈdobrəvə//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

всего хорошего

Phrase

all the best; have a good one

//fsʲɪˈvo xɐˈroʂɨvə//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

вставать

Verb

to get up; to stand up

//fstɐˈvatʲ//

#essential #routines
Beginner

встреча

Noun

meeting; meetup

//ˈfstrʲetɕə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

встречать

Verb

to meet; to greet

//fstrʲɪˈt͡ɕatʲ//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

встречаться

Verb

to date; to go out with

//fstrʲɪˈt͡ɕatsə//

#essential #dating
Beginner

вторник

Noun

Tuesday

//ˈftornʲɪk//

#essential #days
Beginner

вы

Pronoun

you (formal or plural)

//vɨ//

#essential #pronouns
Beginner

вы не подскажете?

Phrase

could you tell me?; would you happen to know?

//vɨ nʲɪ pətˈskaʐɨtʲe//

#essential #request
Beginner

выключать

Verb

to turn off; switch off

//vɨklʲʊˈt͡ɕatʲ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

выражать

Verb

to express

//vɨrɐˈʐatʲ//

#communication #emotion
Intermediate

выслушать

Verb

to listen through; to hear someone out

//ˈvɨsluʂətʲ//

#conflict-repair #essential
Intermediate

выходить замуж

Verb

to get married (female subject)

//vɨxɐˈdʲitʲ zɐmuʂ//

#milestone #relationship
Intermediate

выходные

Noun

weekend

//vɨxɐdˈnɨje//

#essential #time
Beginner

где

Adverb

where

//ɡdʲe//

#essential #questions
Beginner

гид

Noun

guide

//ɡʲit//

#sightseeing #travel
Beginner

гладить

Verb

to stroke; to caress

//ˈɡladʲɪtʲ//

#affection #comfort
Beginner

глажка

Noun

ironing

//ˈɡlaʂkə//

#home #roles
Intermediate

глаза

Noun

eyes

//ɡləˈza//

#essential #romance
Beginner

гнев

Noun

rage; غضب-like anger

//ɡnʲef//

#conflict #emotion
Intermediate

говорите, пожалуйста, медленнее

Phrase

please speak more slowly

//ɡəvɐˈrʲitʲe pɐˈʐalʊjstə ˈmʲedlʲɪnʲɪje//

#essential #clarification
Beginner

говорить

Verb

to speak; to talk

//ɡəvɐˈrʲitʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

год

Noun

year

//ɡot//

#essential #time
Beginner

годовой отчёт

Noun

annual report; year-end summary

//ɡədɐˈvoj ɐtˈɕːot//

#planning #work
Intermediate

годовщина

Noun

anniversary

//ɡədɐfˈɕːinə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

голова

Noun

head

//ɡəlɐˈva//

#essential #body
Beginner

голодный

Adjective

hungry

//ɡɐˈlodnɨj//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

горячий

Adjective

hot

//ɡɐˈrʲatɕɪj//

#essential #food
Beginner

гостевой брак

expression

marriage while living separately

//ɡɐsʲtʲɪˈvoj brak//

#culture #relationships
Advanced

гости

Noun

guests

//ˈɡosʲtʲɪ//

#family #social
Beginner

гостиная

Noun

living room

//ɡəsʲˈtʲinəjə//

#home #essential
Beginner

гость

Noun

guest

//ɡosʲtʲ//

#home #celebration
Beginner

готовить

Verb

to cook; to prepare food

//ɡɐˈtovʲɪtʲ//

#essential #home
Beginner

гражданский брак

expression

unregistered cohabiting partnership

//ɡrɐʐˈdan.skʲɪj brak//

#culture #family
Intermediate

график

Noun

work schedule; timetable

//ˈɡrafʲɪk//

#essential #planning
Beginner

грин флаг

expression

green flag; positive sign in a person

//ɡrʲin flak//

#slang #relationships
Advanced

грустный

Adjective

sad

//ˈɡrusnɨj//

#essential #mood
Beginner

грусть

Noun

sadness

//ɡrusʲtʲ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

губка

Noun

sponge

//ˈɡupkə//

#essential #chores
Beginner

губы

Noun

lips

//ˈɡubɨ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

да ну

expression

come on; no way; seriously?

//dɐ ˈnu//

#essential #reaction
Beginner

да, конечно

Phrase

yes, of course

//da kɐˈnʲeʂnə//

#essential #response
Beginner

давать

Verb

to give

//dɐˈvatʲ//

#essential #verbs
Beginner

давно не виделись

Phrase

long time no see

//dɐvˈno nʲɪ ˈvʲidʲɪlʲɪsʲ//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

дата

Noun

date; calendar date

//ˈdatə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

дать понять

Verb

to make something understood; to make clear

//datʲ pɐˈnʲatʲ//

#communication #emotion
Intermediate

дать слово

Verb

to promise; to give one's word

//datʲ ˈslo.və//

#emotion #communication
Intermediate

два

numeral

two

//dva//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

движ

Noun

action; buzz; lively activity

//dvʲiʂ//

#slang #urban
Intermediate

движуха

Noun

busy social action; fun activity

//dvʲɪˈʐu.xə//

#slang #social
Intermediate

девушка

Noun

girlfriend; young woman

//ˈdʲevʊʂkə//

#essential #dating
Beginner

девять

numeral

nine

//ˈdʲevʲɪtʲ//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

дедушка

Noun

grandfather; grandpa

//ˈdʲeduʂkə//

#essential #family
Beginner

деканат

Noun

dean's office

//dʲɪkɐˈnat//

#education #documents
Intermediate

декретный отпуск

Noun

maternity leave; parental leave

//dʲɪˈkrʲetnɨj ˈotpusk//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

делать предложение

Verb

to propose marriage

//ˈdʲelətʲ prʲɪdlɐˈʐenʲɪje//

#milestone #romance
Intermediate

делиться

Verb

to share

//dʲɪˈlʲit͡sːə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

деловой

Adjective

businesslike; professional

//dʲɪlɐˈvoj//

#work #personality
Intermediate

день рождения

Noun

birthday

//dʲenʲ rɐʐˈdʲenʲɪjə//

#celebration #family
Beginner

держать

Verb

to hold; to keep

//dʲɪrˈʐatʲ//

#essential #care
Beginner

десерт

Noun

dessert

//dʲɪˈzʲert//

#essential #romance
Beginner

десять

numeral

ten

//ˈdʲesʲɪtʲ//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

дети

Noun

children; kids

//ˈdʲetʲɪ//

#essential #family
Beginner

детская

Noun

children's room; nursery

//ˈdʲetskəjə//

#home #caregiving
Beginner

диалог

Noun

dialogue; conversation between two people

//dʲɪˈalək//

#essential #communication
Beginner

диплом

Noun

diploma; degree certificate

//dʲɪˈplom//

#education #achievement
Beginner

директор

Noun

director; head; principal

//dʲɪˈrʲektər//

#work #people
Beginner

дневник

Noun

school diary; planner

//ˈdnʲevnʲɪk//

#education #family-life
Intermediate

до завтра

Phrase

see you tomorrow; until tomorrow

//də ˈzaftrə//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

до свидания

Phrase

goodbye

//də svʲɪˈdanʲɪjə//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

доброе утро

Phrase

good morning

//ˈdobrəjə ˈutrə//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

добрый

Adjective

kind

//ˈdobrɨj//

#essential #personality
Beginner

добрый вечер

Phrase

good evening

//ˈdobrɨj ˈvʲetɕɪr//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

добрый день

Phrase

good afternoon; good day

//ˈdobrɨj dʲenʲ//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

доверие

Noun

trust

//dɐˈvʲerʲɪje//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

доверительный

Adjective

trusting; confidential; close in tone

//dəvʲɪˈrʲitʲɪlʲnɨj//

#romance #communication
Intermediate

доверять

Verb

to trust

//dəvʲɪˈrʲætʲ//

#relationship #essential
Beginner

догадка

Noun

guess; supposition

//dɐˈɡatkə//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

договариваться

Verb

to make arrangements; to come to an agreement

//dəɡɐˈvarʲɪvət͡sə//

#essential #communication
Intermediate

дожидаться

Verb

to wait for; to stay until

//dəʐɨˈdat͡sːə//

#essential #relationships
Intermediate

дом

Noun

home; house

//dom//

#essential #home
Beginner

домашний

Adjective

homemade; home-style

//dɐˈmaʂnʲɪj//

#essential #home
Beginner

дорогой

Adjective

dear; precious

//dərɐˈɡoj//

#affection #romance
Beginner

доставка

Noun

delivery

//dɐˈstafkə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

дочь

Noun

daughter

//dotɕ//

#essential #family
Beginner

думать

Verb

to think

//ˈdumətʲ//

#essential #mind
Beginner

душ

Noun

shower

//duʂ//

#care #rest
Beginner

душевность

Noun

warm-hearted sincerity; soulful warmth

//dʊˈʂɛv.nəsʲtʲ//

#culture #relationships
Advanced

душевный

Adjective

warm-hearted; soulful; sincere

//dʊˈʂɛv.nɨj//

#culture #romance
Intermediate

душнила

Noun

boring nitpicker; killjoy

//dʊʂˈnʲi.lə//

#slang #social
Intermediate

дядя

Noun

uncle

//ˈdʲadʲə//

#family #relations
Beginner

еда

Noun

food

//jɪˈda//

#essential #dining
Beginner

ежедневник

Noun

planner; daily notebook

//jɪʐɨˈdnʲevnʲɪk//

#essential #planning
Intermediate

ерунда

Noun

nonsense; trivial matter

//jɪrʊnˈda//

#essential #everyday
Beginner

есть

Verb

to eat

//jestʲ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

есть

Verb

there is; there are; have

//jesʲtʲ//

#essential #verbs
Beginner

ехать

Verb

to go by transport; to ride

//ˈjexətʲ//

#essential #verbs
Beginner

жарить

Verb

to fry

//ˈʐarʲɪtʲ//

#cooking #home
Intermediate

ждать

Verb

to wait; to expect

//ʐdatʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

желанный

Adjective

desired; wanted

//ʐɨˈlanːɨj//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

жена

Noun

wife

//ʐɨˈna//

#essential #family
Beginner

жениться

Verb

to get married (male subject)

//ʐɨˈnʲitsə//

#milestone #relationship
Intermediate

жених

Noun

groom; fiancé

//ʐɨˈnʲix//

#romance #milestone
Beginner

жесть

Interjection

that's brutal; intense mess

//ʐɛsʲtʲ//

#slang #reaction
Beginner

живописный

Adjective

picturesque; scenic

//ʐɨvɐˈpʲisnɨj//

#description #romance
Intermediate

жиза

Interjection

so true; that's real life

//ˈʐɨ.zə//

#slang #internet
Intermediate

забота

Noun

care; concern

//zɐˈbotə//

#affection #relationship
Beginner

заботить

Verb

to concern; to trouble

//zɐˈbotʲɪtʲ//

#essential #feelings
Intermediate

заботиться

Verb

to care for

//zɐˈbotʲɪtsə//

#affection #essential
Beginner

заботливость в отношениях

Phrase

caring nature in a relationship

//zɐˈbotlʲɪvəsʲtʲ v ɐtnɐˈʂenʲɪjax//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

заботливый

Adjective

caring; thoughtful

//zɐˈbotlʲɪvɨj//

#essential #family
Beginner

завтрак

Noun

breakfast

//ˈzaftrak//

#home #essential
Beginner

загородный

Adjective

outside the city; countryside

//zəɡəˈrodnɨj//

#destination #romance
Intermediate

загранпаспорт

Noun

international passport

//zəɡrɐnpɐsˈport//

#documents #travel
Intermediate

загружать

Verb

to load; put in

//zəgrʊˈʐatʲ//

#essential #chores
Intermediate

задание

Noun

task; assignment

//zɐˈdanʲɪje//

#essential #education
Beginner

задача

Noun

task

//zɐˈdat͡ɕə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

заигрывать

Verb

to flirt with; to make playful advances

//zɐˈiɡrɨvətʲ//

#romance #social
Intermediate

заинтересованный взгляд

Phrase

interested look

//zəɪntʲɪrʲɪˈsovənːɨj vzɡlʲat//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

заказ

Noun

order

//zɐˈkas//

#essential #service
Beginner

заказывать

Verb

to order

//zɐˈkazɨvətʲ//

#essential #service
Beginner

заканчивать

Verb

to finish; to complete

//zɐˈkanʲtɕɪvətʲ//

#essential #education
Beginner

закрывать

Verb

to close

//zɐˈkrɨvətʲ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

замечательный

Adjective

wonderful; excellent

//zəmʲɪˈt͡ɕætʲɪlʲnɨj//

#essential #personality
Beginner

замок

Noun

castle

//zɐˈmok//

#sightseeing #romance
Beginner

заморочка

Noun

hassle; mental hang-up; complicated issue

//zəmɐˈrot͡ɕ.kə//

#slang #everyday
Intermediate

запад

Noun

west

//ˈzapət//

#essential #directions
Beginner

запара

Noun

stressful rush; difficult hassle

//zɐˈpa.rə//

#slang #everyday
Intermediate

заправлять постель

Verb

to make the bed

//zəprəvˈlʲætʲ pɐˈsʲtʲelʲ//

#essential #home
Beginner

заработок

Noun

earnings; income from work

//ˈzarəbətək//

#work #money
Intermediate

зачёт

Noun

pass/fail course credit; test

//zɐˈtɕɵt//

#education #assessment
Intermediate

зашквар

Noun

social disgrace; embarrassing low-status behavior

//zɐʂˈkvar//

#slang #social
Advanced

звать

Verb

to call; to invite; to be named

//zvatʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

звонить

Verb

to call by phone

//zvɐˈnʲitʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

здесь

Adverb

here

//zʲdʲesʲ//

#essential #place
Beginner

здоровый

Adjective

healthy

//zdɐˈrovɨj//

#essential #health
Beginner

здоровье

Noun

health

//zdɐˈrovʲjɪ//

#essential #health
Beginner

здравствуйте

Interjection

hello; formal greeting

//ˈzdrastvʊjtʲɪ//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

зима

Noun

winter

//zʲɪˈma//

#essential #season
Beginner

злиться

Verb

to be angry

//ˈzlʲit͡sːə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

злость

Noun

anger

//zlostʲ//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

знакомство

Noun

first meeting; acquaintance

//znɐˈkomstvə//

#romance #occasion
Beginner

знакомство с родителями

Phrase

meeting the parents

//znɐˈkomstvə s rɐˈdʲitʲɪlʲəmʲi//

#romance #family
Intermediate

знать

Verb

to know

//znatʲ//

#essential #verbs
Beginner

золото

Noun

gold; treasure of a person

//ˈzolətə//

#praise #personality
Intermediate

зубная паста

Noun

toothpaste

//zʊbˈnajə ˈpastə//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

зубная щётка

Noun

toothbrush

//zʊbˈnajə ˈɕːɵtkə//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

зубы

Noun

teeth

//ˈzubɨ//

#essential #care
Beginner

и

Conjunction

and

//i//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

идти

Verb

to go; to walk

//ɪdˈtʲi//

#essential #verbs
Beginner

извините

Interjection

excuse me; sorry

//ɪzvʲɪˈnʲitʲɪ//

#essential #apology
Beginner

извиняюсь

Interjection

sorry; I apologize

//ɪzvʲɪˈnʲajʊsʲ//

#essential #apology
Beginner

излагать

Verb

to lay out; to present in words

//ɪzlɐˈɡatʲ//

#communication #intermediate
Intermediate

измена

Noun

cheating; infidelity

//ɪzˈmʲenə//

#relationship #conflict
Intermediate

изучать

Verb

to study; to learn in depth

//ɪzʊˈtɕatʲ//

#essential #education
Beginner

или

Conjunction

or

//ˈilʲɪ//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

именины

Noun

name day

//ɪmʲɪˈnʲinɨ//

#holiday #family
Intermediate

интимность

Noun

intimacy

//ɪnˈtʲimnəsʲtʲ//

#romance #closeness
Intermediate

интонация

Noun

intonation; tone of voice

//ɪntɐˈnat͡sɨjə//

#communication #essential
Intermediate

искать

Verb

to look for; to search

//ʲɪsˈkatʲ//

#essential #routines
Beginner

искать подходящего человека

Phrase

to look for the right person

//ɪsˈkatʲ pɐdxɐˈdʲaɕːɪvə tɕɪlɐˈvʲekə//

#dating #commitment
Intermediate

искать серьёзные отношения

Phrase

to look for a serious relationship

//ɪsˈkatʲ sʲɪˈrʲjoznɨje ɐtnɐˈʂenʲɪjə//

#dating #commitment
Intermediate

искра

Noun

spark; spark of attraction

//ɪˈskra//

#romance #attraction
Beginner

искренний

Adjective

sincere; genuine

//ɪsˈkrʲenʲːɪj//

#personality #romance
Intermediate

искренний интерес

Phrase

genuine interest

//ɪsˈkrʲenʲːij ɪnʲtʲɪˈrʲes//

#romance #communication
Beginner

кабинет

Noun

office; consulting room; classroom room

//kəbʲɪˈnʲet//

#essential #place
Beginner

кавалер

Noun

gentleman suitor; escort

//kəvɐˈlʲer//

#romance #courtship
Intermediate

кайф

Noun

pleasure; bliss; great feeling

//kajf//

#slang #romance
Beginner

как

Adverb

how

//kak//

#essential #questions
Beginner

как вы поживаете?

Phrase

how have you been?; how are you doing?

//kak vɨ pəʐɨˈvajɪtʲe//

#essential #small-talk
Beginner

как дела?

Phrase

how are things?; how are you?

//kak dʲɪˈla//

#essential #small-talk
Beginner

как, пожалуйста?

Phrase

pardon?; could you repeat that?

//kak pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

календарь

Noun

calendar

//kəlʲɪnˈdarʲ//

#essential #planning
Beginner

каникулы

Noun

school holidays; break

//kɐˈnʲikʊlɨ//

#essential #family
Beginner

канун

Noun

eve; day before

//kɐˈnun//

#holiday #time
Intermediate

карта

Noun

bank card; card

//ˈkartə//

#essential #money
Beginner

карта города

Noun

city map

//ˈkartə ˈɡorədə//

#navigation #city
Beginner

кафе

Noun

cafe

//kɐˈfɛ//

#essential #dating
Beginner

квартира

Noun

apartment

//kvɐrˈtʲirə//

#accommodation #planning
Beginner

квитанция

Noun

bill slip; payment slip

//kvʲɪˈtant͡sɨjə//

#essential #money
Intermediate

кемпинг

Noun

campground; camping site

//ˈkʲempʲɪŋk//

#adventure #outdoors
Intermediate

кипиш

Noun

commotion; fuss; chaotic stir

//ˈkʲipʲɪʂ//

#slang #social
Advanced

когда

Adverb

when

//kɐɡˈda//

#essential #questions
Beginner

кожа

Noun

skin

//ˈkoʐə//

#care #romance
Beginner

колыбель

Noun

cradle

//kəlɨˈbʲelʲ//

#home #caregiving
Intermediate

кольцо

Noun

ring, band

//kɐlʲˈtso//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

коляска

Noun

baby stroller; pram

//kɐˈlʲaskə//

#caregiving #home
Beginner

команда

Noun

team

//kɐˈmandə//

#essential #work
Beginner

командировка

Noun

business trip

//kəmənˈdʲirəfkə//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

комплимент

Noun

compliment

//kəmplʲɪˈmʲent//

#essential #social
Beginner

компромисс

Noun

compromise

//kəmprɐˈmʲis//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

конец

Noun

end

//kɐˈnʲet͡s//

#essential #time
Beginner

конечно

Adverb

of course

//kɐˈnʲeʂnə//

#essential #response
Beginner

кофе

Noun

coffee

//ˈkofʲɪ//

#essential #dating
Beginner

красавец

Noun

handsome man; good-looking guy

//krɐˈsavʲɪt͡s//

#appearance #compliments
Beginner

красавица

Noun

beautiful woman; красавица

//krɐˈsavʲɪt͡sə//

#appearance #admiration
Beginner

красивый

Adjective

beautiful; handsome

//krɐˈsʲivɨj//

#essential #compliments
Beginner

красивый

Adjective

beautiful; handsome

//krɐˈsʲivɨj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

краш

Noun

crush; person you are strongly attracted to

//kraʂ//

#slang #romance
Beginner

кринж

Noun

cringe; secondhand embarrassment

//krʲinʐ//

#slang #social
Beginner

круиз

Noun

cruise

//krʊˈis//

#destination #romance
Beginner

кто

Pronoun

who

//kto//

#essential #questions
Beginner

купе

Noun

compartment in a train

//kuˈpʲe//

#train #romance
Intermediate

курорт

Noun

resort

//kʊˈrort//

#destination #romance
Beginner

курс

Noun

course; training course

//kurs//

#education #work
Beginner

кусок

Noun

piece; slice

//kʊˈsok//

#essential #sharing
Beginner

кухня

Noun

kitchen

//ˈkuxnʲə//

#home #essential
Beginner

ласковый

Adjective

affectionate; gentle

//ˈlaskəvɨj//

#affection #family
Intermediate

лёгкий флирт

Phrase

light flirting

//ˈlʲɵxkʲɪj flʲirt//

#romance #dating
Beginner

лекарство

Noun

medicine

//lʲɪˈkarstvə//

#health #care
Beginner

лекционный зал

Noun

lecture hall

//lʲɪkˈtsɨjənːɨj zal//

#education #place
Intermediate

лето

Noun

summer

//ˈlʲetə//

#essential #season
Beginner

лечить

Verb

to treat; to heal

//lʲɪˈt͡ɕitʲ//

#health #care
Beginner

лицо

Noun

face

//lʲɪˈtso//

#essential #body
Beginner

лодка

Noun

boat

//ˈɫotkə//

#romance #water
Beginner

ложиться

Verb

to lie down; to go to bed

//lɐˈʐɨt͡sːə//

#essential #routines
Beginner

любимый

Adjective

beloved; dear

//lʲʊˈbʲimɨj//

#romance #affection
Beginner

любить

Verb

to love

//lʲʊˈbʲitʲ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

любоваться

Verb

to admire; to gaze at with pleasure

//lʲʊbɐˈvat͡sə//

#admiration #romance
Intermediate

любовь

Noun

love

//lʲʊˈbofʲ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

майские праздники

Noun

May holidays; long holiday period in early May

//ˈmajskʲɪje ˈprazdnʲɪkʲɪ//

#holiday #travel
Intermediate

маленький

Adjective

small; little

//ˈmalʲɪnʲkʲɪj//

#essential #adjectives
Beginner

мама

Noun

mom; mother

//ˈmamə//

#essential #family
Beginner

маршрутка

Noun

shared minibus

//mɐrˈʂrutkə//

#transport #local-life
Intermediate

массаж

Noun

massage

//mɐˈsaʂ//

#care #comfort
Beginner

маяк

Noun

lighthouse

//mɐˈjak//

#destination #romance
Intermediate

медовый месяц

Noun

honeymoon; early newlywed period

//mʲɪˈdovɨj ˈmʲesʲɪt͡s//

#romance #travel
Beginner

меню

Noun

menu

//mʲɪˈnʲu//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

меня зовут...

Phrase

my name is...

//mʲɪˈnʲa zɐˈvut//

#essential #introduction
Beginner

менять

Verb

to change

//mʲɪˈnʲatʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

мероприятие

Noun

event; organized occasion

//mʲɪrəprʲɪˈjatʲɪje//

#occasion #planning
Intermediate

местный

Adjective

local

//ˈmʲesnɨj//

#culture #travel
Beginner

месяц

Noun

month

//ˈmʲesʲɪt͡s//

#essential #time
Beginner

метро

Noun

metro; subway

//mʲɪˈtro//

#transport #city
Beginner

мечта

Noun

dream; dream person

//mʲɪt͡ɕˈta//

#admiration #romance
Beginner

милый

Adjective

sweet; dear; cute

//ˈmʲilɨj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

милый

Adjective

sweet; cute; dear

//ˈmʲilɨj//

#essential #affection
Beginner

минута

Noun

minute

//mʲɪˈnutə//

#essential #time
Beginner

мириться

Verb

to make up; to reconcile

//mʲɪˈrʲitsə//

#relationship #conflict
Intermediate

можно, пожалуйста

Phrase

could I have..., please

//ˈmoʐnə pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #request
Beginner

можно?

Interjection

may I?; is it allowed?

//ˈmoʐnə//

#essential #request
Beginner

молчание

Noun

silence

//mɐlˈt͡ɕanʲɪje//

#essential #communication
Beginner

молчать

Verb

to stay silent

//mɐlˈt͡ɕatʲ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

момент

Noun

moment

//mɐˈmʲent//

#essential #time
Beginner

морозилка

Noun

freezer

//mɐrɐˈzʲilkə//

#essential #home
Beginner

мост

Noun

bridge

//most//

#city #romance
Beginner

мотоцикл

Noun

motorcycle

//mətətsɨˈkɫ//

#adventure #transport
Intermediate

мудрый

Adjective

wise

//ˈmudrɨj//

#praise #personality
Intermediate

муж

Noun

husband

//muʂ//

#essential #family
Beginner

мы

Pronoun

we

//mɨ//

#essential #pronouns
Beginner

мыло

Noun

soap

//ˈmɨlə//

#essential #home
Beginner

мыть

Verb

to wash

//mɨtʲ//

#essential #care
Beginner

мягкий

Adjective

soft

//ˈmʲækʲkʲɪj//

#comfort #romance
Beginner

мягко

Adverb

gently; softly

//ˈmʲæxkə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

мясо

Noun

meat

//ˈmʲasə//

#essential #food
Beginner

на

Preposition

on; onto; at

//na//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

набережная

Noun

embankment; waterfront promenade

//nəbʲɪˈrʲeʐnəjə//

#romance #city
Intermediate

надежда

Noun

hope

//nɐˈdʲeʐdə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

надёжный

Adjective

reliable; dependable

//nɐˈdʲɵʐnɨj//

#essential #personality
Beginner

надеяться

Verb

to hope

//nɐˈdʲe(j)ət͡sːə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

надрыв

Noun

emotional strain; raw emotional over-intensity

//nɐˈdrɨf//

#culture #emotions
Advanced

налево

Adverb

to the left; left

//nɐˈlʲevə//

#essential #directions
Beginner

наливать

Verb

to pour

//nəlʲɪˈvatʲ//

#hospitality #drinks
Intermediate

наличные

Noun

cash

//nɐˈlʲit͡ɕnɨje//

#essential #money
Beginner

намёк

Noun

hint; subtle suggestion

//nɐˈmʲɵk//

#communication #everyday-life
Intermediate

намерение

Noun

intention

//nɐˈmʲerʲɪnʲɪje//

#conflict-repair #emotion
Intermediate

намерения серьёзные

Phrase

serious intentions

//nɐmʲɪˈrʲenʲɪjə sʲɪˈrʲjoznɨje//

#dating #commitment
Intermediate

намеренно

Adverb

intentionally; on purpose

//nɐˈmʲerʲɪnːə//

#conflict-repair #communication
Intermediate

напиток

Noun

drink; beverage

//nɐˈpʲitək//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

напоминание

Noun

reminder

//nəpəmʲɪˈnanʲɪje//

#essential #planning
Beginner

направо

Adverb

to the right; right

//nəˈpravə//

#essential #directions
Beginner

находить

Verb

to find

//nəxɐˈdʲitʲ//

#essential #routines
Beginner

начало

Noun

beginning; start

//nəˈtɕaɫə//

#essential #time
Beginner

начинать

Verb

to begin; to start

//nət͡ɕɪˈnatʲ//

#essential #routines
Beginner

не в этом дело

Phrase

that's not the point

//nʲe v ˈɛtəm ˈdʲelə//

#conflict-repair #conversation
Intermediate

не за что

Phrase

you're welcome; no problem

//nʲɪ ˈza ʂtə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

Не забудь.

Phrase

Don't forget.

//nʲɪ zɐˈbutʲ//

#essential #planning
Beginner

не могли бы вы...

Phrase

could you...; would you mind...

//nʲɪ mɐˈɡlʲi bɨ vɨ//

#essential #request
Beginner

не стоит

Phrase

don't mention it; no need

//nʲɪ ˈstojɪt//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

невероятный

Adjective

amazing; incredible

//nʲɪvʲɪrɐˈjatnɨj//

#essential #praise
Beginner

невеста

Noun

bride; fiancée

//nʲɪˈvʲestə//

#romance #milestone
Beginner

неделя

Noun

week

//nʲɪˈdʲelʲə//

#essential #time
Beginner

нежно

Adverb

tenderly; gently

//ˈnʲeʐnə//

#affection #romance
Beginner

нежность

Noun

tenderness; affection

//ˈnʲeʐnəstʲ//

#affection #romance
Intermediate

нежные прикосновения

Phrase

gentle touches

//ˈnʲeʐnɨje prʲɪkɐsˈnovʲenʲɪjə//

#romance #closeness
Intermediate

нежный

Adjective

tender; gentle

//ˈnʲeʐnɨj//

#romance #affection
Beginner

нежный

Adjective

tender; gentle

//ˈnʲeʐnɨj//

#affection #romance
Beginner

незаменимый

Adjective

irreplaceable

//nʲɪzɐmʲɪˈnʲimɨj//

#admiration #family
Intermediate

несогласие

Noun

disagreement

//nʲɪsɐˈɡlasʲɪje//

#conflict-repair #communication
Intermediate

ничего

Interjection

it's fine; that's okay

//nʲɪtɕɪˈvo//

#essential #response
Beginner

ничего себе

expression

wow; no way; that's something

//nʲɪvɐ sʲɪˈbʲe//

#essential #reaction
Beginner

ничего страшного

Phrase

it's okay; no problem

//nʲɪˈtɕevo ˈstraʂnəvə//

#essential #response
Beginner

ништяк

Interjection

cool; nice; all good

//nʲɪʂˈtʲak//

#slang #reaction
Intermediate

но

Conjunction

but

//no//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

новый

Adjective

new

//ˈnovɨj//

#essential #adjectives
Beginner

Новый год

Noun

New Year

//ˈnovɨj ɡot//

#holiday #family
Beginner

нос

Noun

nose

//nos//

#essential #health
Beginner

носить

Verb

to carry; to wear

//nɐˈsʲitʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

ночная учёба

Noun

late-night studying

//nɐtɕˈnaja ʊˈtɕɵbə//

#education #time
Intermediate

ночной

Adjective

night; nighttime

//nɐt͡ɕˈnoj//

#transport #romance
Beginner

ночь

Noun

night

//notɕ//

#essential #time
Beginner

ну да

expression

yeah right; well yes

//nu da//

#social #nuance
Intermediate

няня

Noun

nanny; babysitter

//ˈnʲanʲə//

#caregiving #family
Beginner

обаяние

Noun

charm

//ɐbɐˈjanʲɪje//

#admiration #personality
Intermediate

обаятельный

Adjective

charismatic; charming

//ɐbɐˈjætʲɪlʲnɨj//

#admiration #personality
Intermediate

обед

Noun

lunch; midday meal

//ɐˈbʲet//

#home #family
Beginner

обеспокоенность

Noun

concern; worried feeling

//ɐbʲɪspɐˈko(j)ɪnːəsʲtʲ//

#emotion #reassurance
Intermediate

обида

Noun

hurt feelings; resentment

//ɐˈbʲidə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

обижаться

Verb

to feel hurt; to take offense

//ɐbʲɪˈʐat͡sːə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

обиженный

Adjective

hurt; offended

//ɐˈbʲiʐɨn(ː)ɨj//

#conflict #emotion
Beginner

облегчение

Noun

relief

//ɐblʲɪɡˈt͡ɕenʲɪje//

#emotion #reassurance
Intermediate

облом

Noun

letdown; disappointment; plans falling through

//ɐˈbɫom//

#slang #everyday
Intermediate

обнимать

Verb

to hug; to embrace

//ɐbnʲɪˈmatʲ//

#affection #essential
Beginner

обожать

Verb

to adore

//ɐbɐˈʐatʲ//

#romance #affection
Beginner

образование

Noun

education; educational background

//ɐbrəzɐˈvanʲɪje//

#essential #education
Beginner

обратная связь

Noun

feedback

//ɐˈbratnəjə svʲæsʲ//

#communication #everyday-life
Intermediate

обращаться

Verb

to address someone; to speak to someone in a certain way

//ɐbrɐˈɕːat͡sːə//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

обращение

Noun

form of address; way of addressing someone

//ɐbrɐˈɕːenʲɪje//

#communication #culture
Intermediate

обсудить

Verb

to discuss

//ɐpsʊˈdʲitʲ//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

общее будущее

Phrase

shared future

//ˈobɕːɪje ˈbudʊɕːɪje//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

общие ценности

Phrase

shared values

//ˈobɕːɪje ˈtsennəstʲɪ//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

объявление о вакансии

Noun

job posting; vacancy announcement

//ɐbjɪvˈlʲenʲɪje ɐ vɐˈkansʲɪji//

#work #documents
Intermediate

объятие

Noun

hug; embrace

//ɐbˈjætʲɪje//

#essential #affection
Beginner

обычай

Noun

custom

//ɐbɨˈtɕaj//

#family #holiday
Intermediate

обязанность

Noun

duty; responsibility

//ɐbʲaˈzanːəsʲtʲ//

#roles #home
Intermediate

овощи

Noun

vegetables

//ˈovəɕːɪ//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

одеваться

Verb

to get dressed

//ɐdʲɪˈvat͡sːə//

#essential #routines
Beginner

один

numeral

one

//ɐˈdʲin//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

одинокий

Adjective

lonely; single

//ɐdʲɪˈnokʲɪj//

#emotion #dating
Beginner

одиночество

Noun

loneliness

//ɐdʲɪˈnot͡ɕɪstvə//

#essential #inner-state
Beginner

одногруппник

Noun

male classmate; male groupmate

//ɐdnɐˈɡrupnʲɪk//

#education #romance
Intermediate

одногруппница

Noun

female classmate; female groupmate

//ɐdnɐˈɡrupnʲɪtsə//

#education #people
Intermediate

одну минутку

Phrase

one moment; just a second

//ɐdˈnu mʲɪˈnutkʊ//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

он

Pronoun

he

//on//

#essential #pronouns
Beginner

она

Pronoun

she

//ɐˈna//

#essential #pronouns
Beginner

они

Pronoun

they

//ɐˈnʲi//

#essential #pronouns
Beginner

опека

Noun

guardianship; care

//ɐˈpʲekə//

#caregiving #relationships
Intermediate

оплачивать

Verb

to pay for; to cover a bill

//ɐpɫɐˈt͡ɕivətʲ//

#essential #money
Intermediate

опоздание

Noun

lateness; delay in arriving

//ɐpɐˈzdanʲɪje//

#planning #time
Intermediate

осень

Noun

autumn; fall

//ˈosʲɪnʲ//

#essential #season
Beginner

Осталось немного.

Phrase

There is only a little left.

//ɐˈstaləsʲ nʲɪmˈnoɡə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

остатки

Noun

leftovers

//ɐˈstatkʲɪ//

#essential #food
Intermediate

острый

Adjective

spicy; hot

//ˈostrɨj//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

ответные чувства

Phrase

reciprocated feelings

//ɐtˈvʲetnɨje ˈtɕustvə//

#romance #feelings
Intermediate

ответственный

Adjective

responsible

//ɐtʲˈvʲetstvʲɪnːɨj//

#essential #personality
Beginner

отвечать

Verb

to answer; to reply

//ɐtvʲɪˈt͡ɕatʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

отвечать

Verb

to reply; to respond

//ɐtvʲɪˈt͡ɕatʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

отдавать

Verb

to give back; to hand over

//ɐdɐˈvatʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

отдел

Noun

department

//ɐtˈdʲel//

#work #office
Intermediate

отдых

Noun

rest; relaxation

//ˈotdɨx//

#rest #wellbeing
Beginner

отдыхать

Verb

to rest; to relax

//ɐtdɨˈxatʲ//

#essential #care
Beginner

отдыхать

Verb

to rest; to relax

//ɐtdɨˈxatʲ//

#rest #wellbeing
Beginner

отказываться

Verb

to refuse; to decline

//ɐtkɐˈzɨvət͡sːə//

#essential #communication
Intermediate

отклик

Noun

response; emotional reaction

//ˈotklʲɪk//

#communication #emotion
Intermediate

откровенно

Adverb

openly; frankly

//ɐtˈkrovʲɪnːə//

#communication #emotion
Intermediate

откровенность

Noun

openness; frankness

//ɐtkrɐˈvʲenːəsʲtʲ//

#romance #communication
Intermediate

откровенный

Adjective

open; frank

//ɐtkrɐˈvʲenːɨj//

#romance #communication
Intermediate

открывать

Verb

to open

//ɐtkrɨˈvatʲ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

открытый

Adjective

open; direct

//ɐtˈkrɨtɨj//

#communication #emotion
Intermediate

отличный

Adjective

excellent; great

//ɐˈtlʲit͡ɕnɨj//

#essential #praise
Beginner

отношения

Noun

relationship; relations

//ɐtnɐˈʂɛnʲɪjə//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

отправление

Noun

departure

//ɐtprɐvˈlʲenʲɪje//

#travel #planning
Beginner

отпуск

Noun

vacation; leave from work

//ˈotpʊsk//

#essential #travel
Beginner

отчаяние

Noun

despair

//ɐt͡ɕɪˈjanʲɪje//

#emotion #inner-state
Intermediate

отчёт

Noun

report

//ɐtˈɕɵt//

#work #documents
Intermediate

официант

Noun

waiter

//ɐfʲɪtsɨˈant//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

очаровательный

Adjective

charming; delightful

//ɐt͡ɕɪrɐˈvatʲɪlʲnɨj//

#praise #admiration
Intermediate

очень приятно

Phrase

nice to meet you

//ˈotɕɪnʲ prʲɪˈjatnə//

#essential #introduction
Beginner

очень рад

Phrase

very glad; very pleased (said by a man)

//ˈotɕɪnʲ rat//

#essential #social
Beginner

очень рада

Phrase

very glad; very pleased (said by a woman)

//ˈotɕɪnʲ ˈradə//

#essential #social
Beginner

очередь

Noun

queue; line

//ˈotɕɪrʲɪtʲ//

#planning #time
Beginner

пакет

Noun

bag; plastic bag

//pɐˈkʲet//

#essential #errands
Beginner

палец

Noun

finger; toe

//ˈpalʲɪts//

#body #care
Beginner

палуба

Noun

deck of a ship

//ˈpaɫʊbə//

#water #romance
Intermediate

памятная дата

Noun

memorable date; commemorative date

//ˈpamʲɪtnəjə ˈdatə//

#family #occasion
Intermediate

панорама

Noun

panorama; wide view

//pənɐˈramə//

#sightseeing #romance
Intermediate

папа

Noun

dad; father

//ˈpapə//

#essential #family
Beginner

пара

Noun

couple

//ˈparə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

парень

Noun

boyfriend; guy

//ˈparʲɪnʲ//

#essential #dating
Beginner

паром

Noun

ferry

//pɐˈrom//

#transport #romance
Beginner

партнёр

Noun

romantic partner

//pɐrtˈnʲɵr//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

партнёрша

Noun

female romantic partner

//pɐrtˈnʲɵrʂə//

#relationship #romance
Intermediate

Пасха

Noun

Easter

//ˈpasxə//

#holiday #family
Beginner

пауза

Noun

pause

//ˈpauzə//

#conversation #essential
Beginner

первое свидание

Phrase

first date

//ˈpʲervəjə svʲɪˈdanʲɪje//

#essential #dating
Beginner

перебивать

Verb

to interrupt someone while speaking

//pʲɪrʲɪbʲɪˈvatʲ//

#communication #conflict-repair
Beginner

переживать

Verb

to worry; to go through emotionally

//pʲɪrʲɪʐɨˈvatʲ//

#essential #reassurance
Intermediate

перейти на новый уровень

Phrase

to take the relationship to the next level

//pʲɪrʲɪjˈtʲi nə ˈnovɨj ˈurəvʲɪnʲ//

#romance #milestone
Intermediate

переписка

Noun

text conversation; message exchange

//pʲɪrʲɪˈpʲiskə//

#essential #romance
Intermediate

переписываться

Verb

to text each other; to chat by messages

//pʲɪrʲɪˈpʲisɨvət͡sːə//

#digital-life #essential
Beginner

перерыв

Noun

break; pause

//pʲɪrʲɪˈrɨf//

#essential #time
Beginner

пересадка

Noun

transfer; connection

//pʲɪrʲɪˈsatkə//

#planning #transport
Beginner

переспрашивать

Verb

to ask again; to ask for repetition

//pʲɪrʲɪˈspraʂɨvətʲ//

#essential #conversation
Intermediate

переулок

Noun

side street; lane

//pʲɪrʲɪˈuɫək//

#city #romance
Intermediate

перефразировать

Verb

to rephrase

//pʲɪrʲɪfrɐˈzʲirəvətʲ//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

перрон

Noun

platform

//pʲɪˈron//

#transport #train
Intermediate

печь

Verb

to bake

//pʲetɕ//

#cooking #celebration
Intermediate

пикник

Noun

picnic

//pʲɪkˈnʲik//

#romance #outdoors
Beginner

писать

Verb

to write

//pʲɪˈsatʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

письмо

Noun

letter; email message

//pʲɪsʲˈmo//

#communication #work
Beginner

пить

Verb

to drink

//pʲitʲ//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

плакать

Verb

to cry

//ˈplakətʲ//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

планы на двоих

Phrase

plans as a couple; plans for two

//ˈplanɨ nə dvɐˈix//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

платить

Verb

to pay

//plɐˈtʲitʲ//

#essential #money
Beginner

платить

Verb

to pay

//plɐˈtʲitʲ//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

племянник

Noun

nephew

//plʲɪˈmʲanʲnʲɪk//

#family #relations
Intermediate

племянница

Noun

niece

//plʲɪˈmʲanʲnʲɪtsə//

#family #relations
Intermediate

плечо

Noun

shoulder

//plʲɪˈtɕo//

#body #comfort
Beginner

площадь

Noun

square; plaza

//ˈploɕːətʲ//

#city #navigation
Beginner

по душам

expression

heart-to-heart; openly and sincerely

//pɐ dʊˈʂam//

#culture #relationships
Beginner

повторите, пожалуйста

Phrase

please repeat

//pəftɐˈrʲitʲe pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #clarification
Beginner

повторять

Verb

to review; to repeat

//pəftɐˈrʲatʲ//

#education #study
Beginner

повышать квалификацию

Verb

to improve professional qualifications

//pəvɨˈʂatʲ kfəlʲɪfʲɪˈkatsɨjʊ//

#work #education
Intermediate

повышение

Noun

promotion; raise in status

//pəvɨˈʂenʲɪje//

#work #career
Intermediate

подавать документы

Verb

to submit documents; to apply with paperwork

//pədɐˈvatʲ dəkʊˈmʲentɨ//

#education #documents
Intermediate

подарить цветы

Phrase

to give flowers

//pədɐˈrʲitʲ tsvʲɪˈtɨ//

#romance #gesture
Beginner

подарок

Noun

gift; present

//pɐˈdarək//

#celebration #essential
Beginner

подбирать слова

Verb

to choose one's words carefully

//pɐdbʲɪˈratʲ slɐˈva//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

поддерживать

Verb

to support

//pɐdʲˈdʲerʐɨvətʲ//

#relationship #commitment
Intermediate

поддержка

Noun

support

//pɐdˈdʲerʂkə//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

подкат

Noun

pick-up attempt; approach to flirt

//pɐtˈkat//

#slang #romance
Intermediate

подметать

Verb

to sweep

//pədmʲɪˈtatʲ//

#essential #chores
Beginner

Подожди меня.

Phrase

Wait for me.

//pədɐˈʐdʲi mʲɪˈnʲa//

#essential #romance
Beginner

подождите, пожалуйста

Phrase

please wait

//pədɐˈʐdʲitʲe pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

подробность

Noun

detail; specific point

//pɐdˈrobnəsʲtʲ//

#conversation #essential
Intermediate

подсказка

Noun

prompt; hint; helpful cue

//pɐtˈskaskə//

#conversation #everyday-life
Beginner

подтверждать

Verb

to confirm

//pətvʲɪrˈʐdatʲ//

#conversation #everyday-life
Intermediate

поезд

Noun

train

//ˈpojest//

#travel #planning
Beginner

поездка

Noun

trip

//pɐˈjestkə//

#travel #planning
Beginner

пожалуйста

Interjection

please; you're welcome

//pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

позвольте

Interjection

allow me; if I may

//pɐzˈvolʲtʲe//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

познакомимся

Phrase

let's get acquainted

//pəznɐˈkomʲɪmsʲə//

#essential #introduction
Beginner

пока

Interjection

bye; see you

//pɐˈka//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

пока-пока

Interjection

bye-bye

//pɐˈka pɐˈka//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

покорять

Verb

to win over; to captivate

//pəkɐˈrʲatʲ//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

покупать

Verb

to buy

//pəkʊˈpatʲ//

#essential #routines
Beginner

полдень

Noun

noon; midday

//ˈpoɫdʲɪnʲ//

#essential #time
Beginner

полка

Noun

shelf

//ˈpoɫkə//

#essential #home
Beginner

полночь

Noun

midnight

//ˈpoɫnətɕ//

#essential #time
Beginner

полный

Adjective

full

//ˈpolnɨj//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

полотенце

Noun

towel

//pəlɐˈtʲent͡sɨ//

#essential #home
Beginner

помнить

Verb

to remember

//ˈpomnʲɪtʲ//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

помогать

Verb

to help

//pəmɐˈɡatʲ//

#essential #care
Beginner

помогите, пожалуйста

Phrase

please help

//pɐmɐˈɡʲitʲe pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #request
Beginner

Поможешь мне?

Phrase

Will you help me?

//pɐˈmoʐɨʂ mnʲe//

#essential #romance
Beginner

помолвка

Noun

engagement

//pɐˈmolvkə//

#romance #milestone
Intermediate

помощь

Noun

help; assistance

//ˈpoməɕː//

#essential #home
Beginner

понедельник

Noun

Monday

//pənʲɪˈdʲelʲnʲɪk//

#essential #days
Beginner

понимать

Verb

to understand

//pənʲɪˈmatʲ//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

понты

Noun

showing off; pretentious display

//pɐnˈtɨ//

#slang #social
Intermediate

понятный

Adjective

clear; understandable

//pɐˈnʲatnɨj//

#essential #communication
Beginner

порошок

Noun

powder; detergent powder

//pərɐˈʂok//

#essential #chores
Intermediate

порция

Noun

portion; serving

//ˈportsɨjə//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

посадка

Noun

boarding

//pɐˈsatkə//

#airport #transport
Beginner

похвала

Noun

praise

//pɐxvɐˈla//

#praise #social
Intermediate

поцелуй

Noun

kiss

//pətsɨˈluj//

#romance #affection
Beginner

поцелуй

Noun

kiss

//pətsɨˈluj//

#essential #intimacy
Beginner

почта

Noun

mail; email

//ˈpotɕtə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

пошлость

Noun

vulgar banality; tasteless crudeness

//ˈpoʂ.ɫəsʲtʲ//

#culture #social
Advanced

праздник

Noun

holiday; celebration

//ˈprazʲnʲɪk//

#celebration #essential
Beginner

праздничный

Adjective

festive; holiday-related

//ˈprazʲnʲɪtɕnɨj//

#celebration #family
Intermediate

празднование

Noun

celebration

//ˈprazdnəvənʲɪje//

#occasion #family
Intermediate

практика

Noun

practical training; practice placement

//ˈpraktʲɪkə//

#education #work
Intermediate

преданность

Noun

devotion; loyalty in love

//prʲɪˈdanːəstʲ//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

преданный

Adjective

devoted; loyal

//prʲɪˈdanːɨj//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

предлагать

Verb

to offer; to suggest

//prʲɪdlɐˈɡatʲ//

#essential #communication
Intermediate

предложение руки и сердца

Phrase

marriage proposal

//prʲɪdlɐˈʐenʲɪje ruˈkʲi i ˈsʲertsə//

#romance #milestone
Intermediate

предмет

Noun

school subject; academic subject

//prʲɪtˈmʲet//

#education #essential
Beginner

представить родителям

Phrase

to introduce to one's parents

//prʲɪtstɐˈvʲitʲ rɐˈdʲitʲɪlʲəm//

#romance #milestone
Intermediate

прекрасно

Adverb

wonderfully; beautifully

//prʲɪˈkrasnə//

#essential #praise
Beginner

прекрасный

Adjective

wonderful; lovely

//prʲɪˈkrasnɨj//

#essential #praise
Beginner

прибытие

Noun

arrival

//prʲɪˈbɨtʲɪje//

#travel #transport
Beginner

привет

Interjection

hi; informal hello

//prʲɪˈvʲet//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

привлекательный

Adjective

attractive

//prʲɪvlʲɪˈkatʲɪlʲnɨj//

#appearance #admiration
Intermediate

пригласить на ужин

Phrase

to invite someone to dinner

//prʲɪɡlɐˈsʲitʲ nɐ ˈuʐɨn//

#dating #invitation
Beginner

приглашать

Verb

to invite

//prʲɪɡlɐˈʂatʲ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

приглашение

Noun

invitation

//prʲɪɡɫɐˈʂenʲɪje//

#occasion #social
Beginner

признавать

Verb

to admit; to acknowledge

//prʲɪznɐˈvatʲ//

#conflict-repair #emotion
Intermediate

признание в любви

Phrase

love confession; declaration of love

//prʲɪˈznanʲɪje v lʲʊbˈvʲi//

#romance #milestone
Intermediate

прикол

Noun

joke; amusing thing; quirky point

//prʲɪˈkoɫ//

#slang #everyday
Beginner

примирение

Noun

reconciliation; making peace

//prʲɪmʲɪˈrʲenʲɪje//

#relationships #family
Intermediate

приносить

Verb

to bring

//prʲɪnɐˈsʲitʲ//

#essential #care
Beginner

принять

Verb

to accept; to receive; to take

//prʲɪˈnʲatʲ//

#essential #mind
Intermediate

пристань

Noun

pier; landing stage

//ˈprʲistənʲ//

#transport #water
Intermediate

притяжение

Noun

attraction

//prʲɪtʲɪˈʐenʲɪje//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

пробовать

Verb

to try; to taste

//ˈprobəvətʲ//

#essential #sharing
Beginner

пробуждать

Verb

to awaken; to stir

//prəbʊʐˈdatʲ//

#essential #feelings
Intermediate

проверять

Verb

to check; to review

//prəvʲɪˈrʲatʲ//

#essential #work
Beginner

проводить

Verb

to spend time; to see off; to conduct

//prəvɐˈdʲitʲ//

#essential #relationships
Intermediate

прогулка

Noun

walk; stroll

//prɐˈɡuɫkə//

#romance #family
Beginner

продавать

Verb

to sell

//prədɐˈvatʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

продвигаться

Verb

to advance; to move forward

//prədvʲɪˈɡat͡sə//

#work #ambition
Intermediate

прокат

Noun

rental service; hire

//prɐˈkat//

#planning #transport
Intermediate

просить

Verb

to ask for; to request

//prɐˈsʲitʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

простите

Interjection

forgive me; excuse me

//prɐˈstʲitʲɪ//

#essential #apology
Beginner

просыпаться

Verb

to wake up

//prəsɨˈpat͡sːə//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

проходите, пожалуйста

Phrase

please come in; go ahead

//prəxɐˈdʲitʲe pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

прошу прощения

Phrase

I beg your pardon; excuse me

//prɐˈʂu prɐˈɕːenʲɪjə//

#essential #apology
Beginner

прощать

Verb

to forgive

//prɐˈɕːætʲ//

#relationship #emotion
Beginner

прощать

Verb

to forgive

//prɐˈɕːatʲ//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

прямо

Adverb

straight ahead; directly

//ˈprʲamə//

#essential #directions
Beginner

прямой

Adjective

direct; straightforward

//prʲɪˈmoj//

#communication #essential
Intermediate

пунктуальность

Noun

punctuality

//pʊnktʊˈalʲnəsʲtʲ//

#planning #character
Intermediate

пустой

Adjective

empty

//pʊˈstoj//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

путеводитель

Noun

guidebook

//pʊtʲɪvɐˈdʲitʲɪlʲ//

#planning #sightseeing
Intermediate

пылесосить

Verb

to vacuum

//pɨlʲɪˈsosʲɪtʲ//

#essential #chores
Beginner

пятница

Noun

Friday

//ˈpʲatnʲɪt͡sə//

#essential #days
Beginner

пять

numeral

five

//pʲætʲ//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

работа

Noun

work; job

//rɐˈbotə//

#essential #work
Beginner

работа на каникулах

Noun

holiday job; work during school break

//rɐˈbotə nə kɐˈnʲikuləx//

#work #education
Intermediate

работать

Verb

to work

//rɐˈbotətʲ//

#essential #work
Beginner

рад знакомству

Phrase

pleased to meet you

//rat znɐˈkomstvʊ//

#essential #introduction
Beginner

рада знакомству

Phrase

pleased to meet you (said by a woman)

//ˈradə znɐˈkomstvʊ//

#essential #introduction
Beginner

радоваться

Verb

to rejoice; to be glad

//ˈradəvət͡sːə//

#emotion #relationship
Beginner

радость

Noun

joy

//ˈradəsʲtʲ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

развод

Noun

divorce

//rɐzˈvot//

#relationship #milestone
Beginner

разгружать

Verb

to unload

//rəzgrʊˈʐatʲ//

#essential #chores
Intermediate

раздражение

Noun

irritation; annoyance

//rɐzdrɐˈʐenʲɪje//

#conflict #mood
Intermediate

раковина

Noun

sink

//ˈrakəvʲɪnə//

#essential #home
Beginner

расписание

Noun

schedule; timetable

//rəspʲɪˈsanʲɪje//

#essential #planning
Beginner

распорядок дня

Noun

daily routine; daily schedule

//rəspɐˈrʲadək dnʲa//

#time #family-life
Intermediate

распродажа

Noun

sale; clearance sale

//rəsprɐˈdaʐə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

рассвет

Noun

dawn; daybreak

//rɐˈsvʲet//

#essential #time
Beginner

расставание

Noun

breakup; separation

//rəstɐˈvanʲɪje//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

растерянность

Noun

confusion; feeling lost

//rəstʲɪˈrʲanːəsʲtʲ//

#emotion #inner-state
Intermediate

реакция

Noun

reaction

//rʲɪˈakt͡sɨjə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

ребёнок

Noun

child

//rʲɪˈbʲɵnək//

#essential #family
Beginner

ревнивый

Adjective

jealous

//rʲɪvˈnʲivɨj//

#emotion #relationship
Intermediate

ревновать

Verb

to be jealous

//rʲɪvnɐˈvatʲ//

#romance #feelings
Beginner

ревность

Noun

jealousy

//ˈrʲevnəstʲ//

#relationship #emotion
Intermediate

регистрация

Noun

check-in; registration

//rʲɪɡʲɪstratsɨjə//

#travel #planning
Beginner

ред флаг

expression

red flag; warning sign in a person

//rʲet flak//

#slang #relationships
Advanced

резать

Verb

to cut; to slice

//ˈrʲezətʲ//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

резкий

Adjective

sharp; harsh

//ˈrʲeskʲɪj//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

резюме

Noun

CV; resume

//rʲɪzʲʊˈmʲe//

#work #documents
Beginner

рейс

Noun

flight; scheduled trip

//rʲejs//

#transport #planning
Beginner

ресторан

Noun

restaurant

//rʲɪstɐˈran//

#essential #romance
Beginner

рецепт

Noun

recipe

//rʲɪˈtsɛpt//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

решать

Verb

to decide; to solve

//rʲɪˈʂatʲ//

#essential #mind
Beginner

ржач

Noun

something hilariously funny

//rʐat͡ɕ//

#slang #informal
Intermediate

родители

Noun

parents

//rɐˈdʲitʲɪlʲɪ//

#essential #family
Beginner

родной

Adjective

dear; close to the heart

//rɐdˈnoj//

#affection #family
Intermediate

родственник

Noun

relative

//rɐt͡stvʲɪnʲnʲɪk//

#family #relations
Intermediate

Рождество

Noun

Christmas

//rɐʐdʲɪˈstvɔ//

#holiday #family
Beginner

розовый

Adjective

pink; rosy

//ˈrozəvɨj//

#appearance #romance
Beginner

романтический

Adjective

romantic

//rəmɐnˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj//

#essential #romance
Beginner

романтический жест

Phrase

romantic gesture

//rəmɐnˈtʲitɕɪskʲɪj ʐest//

#romance #gesture
Beginner

романтичный

Adjective

romantic

//rəmɐnˈtʲit͡ɕnɨj//

#romance #essential
Beginner

рот

Noun

mouth

//rot//

#essential #body
Beginner

рука

Noun

hand; arm

//rʊˈka//

#essential #romance
Beginner

рука в руке

Phrase

hand in hand

//rʊˈka v rʊˈkʲe//

#essential #romance
Beginner

ручная кладь

Noun

carry-on luggage

//rʊt͡ɕˈnajə klatʲ//

#airport #packing
Intermediate

рыба

Noun

fish

//ˈrɨbə//

#essential #dining
Beginner

ряженый

Adjective

costumed, especially in folk holiday tradition

//rʲɪˈʐe.nɨj//

#culture #tradition
Advanced

с

Preposition

with; from

//s//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

с добрым утром

Phrase

good morning to you

//z ˈdobrɨm ˈutrəm//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

с удовольствием

Phrase

with pleasure; gladly

//s ʊdɐˈvolʲstvʲɪjɪm//

#essential #response
Beginner

сад

Noun

garden

//sat//

#nature #romance
Beginner

садитесь, пожалуйста

Phrase

please sit down

//sɐˈdʲitʲɪsʲ pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

садиться

Verb

to sit down

//sɐˈdʲit͡sːə//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

салат

Noun

salad

//sɐˈlat//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

свадебное путешествие

Noun

honeymoon

//ˈsvadʲɪbnəjə pʊtʲɪˈʂɛstvʲɪje//

#romance #travel
Intermediate

свадьба

Noun

wedding

//ˈsvadʲbə//

#essential #milestone
Beginner

сват

Noun

co-parent-in-law; parent of your child's spouse

//svat//

#culture #family
Advanced

сватовство

Noun

matchmaking visit; formal courtship custom

//svɐˈtofstvə//

#romance #family
Intermediate

сваха

Noun

matchmaker

//ˈsva.xə//

#culture #family
Intermediate

свежий

Adjective

fresh

//ˈsvʲeʐɨj//

#essential #shopping
Beginner

свекровь

Noun

husband's mother; mother-in-law on the husband's side

//svʲɪˈkrovʲ//

#culture #family
Intermediate

свидание

Noun

date; romantic meeting

//svʲɪˈdanʲɪje//

#essential #dating
Beginner

свидание вслепую

Phrase

blind date

//svʲɪˈdanʲɪje fsˈlʲepʊjʊ//

#dating #social
Intermediate

свой человек

expression

one of us; trusted insider; familiar kind of person

//svoj t͡ɕɪlɐˈvʲek//

#culture #relationships
Advanced

свояки

Noun

men married to two sisters

//svɐˈjakʲɪ//

#culture #family
Advanced

сглаз

Noun

evil eye; harmful jinx from envy

//zɡɫas//

#culture #beliefs
Advanced

сдача

Noun

change; money returned after payment

//ˈzdat͡ɕə//

#essential #money
Beginner

север

Noun

north

//ˈsʲevʲɪr//

#essential #directions
Beginner

сезон

Noun

season

//sʲɪˈzon//

#essential #season
Beginner

секретарь

Noun

secretary; administrative assistant

//sʲɪkrʲɪˈtarʲ//

#work #office
Intermediate

сексуальный

Adjective

sexy; sexually attractive

//sʲɪksʊˈalʲnɨj//

#romance #appearance
Beginner

семейный ужин

Noun

family dinner

//sʲɪˈmʲejnɨj ˈuʐɨn//

#family #occasion
Beginner

семестр

Noun

semester

//sʲɪˈmʲestr//

#education #time
Beginner

семь

numeral

seven

//sʲemʲ//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

семья

Noun

family

//sʲɪmˈja//

#essential #family
Beginner

сердиться

Verb

to be angry; to get upset

//sʲɪrˈdʲit͡sːə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

сердце

Noun

heart

//ˈsʲert͡sɨ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

сердце свободно

Phrase

single; available for romance

//ˈsʲertsə svɐˈbodnə//

#romance #dating
Intermediate

серьёзный

Adjective

serious

//sʲɪrˈjoznɨj//

#relationship #commitment
Beginner

сестра

Noun

sister

//sʲɪsˈtra//

#essential #family
Beginner

сидеть

Verb

to sit

//sʲɪˈdʲetʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

сила

Noun

strength

//ˈsʲilə//

#health #romance
Beginner

сильный

Adjective

strong

//ˈsʲilʲnɨj//

#health #body
Beginner

симп

Noun

overly eager admirer

//sʲimp//

#slang #internet
Advanced

симпатичный

Adjective

cute; attractive; nice-looking

//sʲɪmpɐˈtʲit͡ɕnɨj//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

симпатия

Noun

romantic liking; fondness

//sʲɪmˈpatʲɪjə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

сияющий

Adjective

radiant; glowing

//sʲɪˈjajʉɕːɪj//

#appearance #admiration
Intermediate

скажите, пожалуйста

Phrase

please tell me

//skɐˈʐitʲe pɐˈʐalʊjstə//

#essential #request
Beginner

сказать

Verb

to say; to tell

//skɐˈzatʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

скидка

Noun

discount

//ˈskʲitkə//

#essential #money
Beginner

скучать

Verb

to miss someone; to long for

//skuˈt͡ɕatʲ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

слабый

Adjective

weak

//ˈslabɨj//

#health #wellbeing
Beginner

сладкий

Adjective

sweet

//ˈslatkʲɪj//

#essential #dessert
Beginner

служебный роман

Noun

office romance

//slʊˈʐebnɨj rɐˈman//

#work #romance
Intermediate

случайная встреча

Phrase

chance meeting

//slʊˈtɕajnəjə ˈfstrʲetɕə//

#dating #romance
Beginner

слушать

Verb

to listen

//ˈsluʂətʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

слышать

Verb

to hear

//ˈslɨʂətʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

смеяться

Verb

to laugh

//smʲɪˈjat͡sːə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

смотреть

Verb

to watch; to look

//smɐˈtrʲetʲ//

#essential #everyday-life
Beginner

смысл

Noun

meaning; sense

//smɨsl//

#essential #communication
Beginner

снимать

Verb

to take off; remove

//snʲɪˈmatʲ//

#essential #home
Beginner

собирать

Verb

to gather; to collect; to pack

//səbʲɪˈratʲ//

#essential #routines
Beginner

соблазнять

Verb

to seduce; to tempt romantically

//səblɐzˈnʲatʲ//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

совет

Noun

advice

//sɐˈvʲet//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

совещание

Noun

work meeting

//səvʲɪˈɕːanʲɪje//

#work #communication
Intermediate

совместимость

Noun

compatibility

//səvmʲɪˈsʲtʲiməsʲtʲ//

#romance #commitment
Intermediate

совместная жизнь

Noun

life together; living together

//sɐvˈmʲesnəjə ʐɨznʲ//

#relationship #commitment
Intermediate

совместный вечер

Phrase

evening spent together

//səvˈmʲesnɨj ˈvʲetɕɪr//

#dating #romance
Beginner

согласие

Noun

agreement; consent

//sɐˈɡlasʲɪje//

#conflict-repair #essential
Intermediate

созвон

Noun

planned call; check-in call

//sɐˈzvon//

#essential #planning
Intermediate

сокровище

Noun

treasure; precious person

//sɐˈkrovʲɪɕːɪ//

#affection #romance
Intermediate

солнышко

Noun

sunshine; sweetheart

//ˈsonɨʂkə//

#affection #family
Beginner

сон

Noun

sleep

//son//

#health #rest
Beginner

сообщение

Noun

message; text message

//sɐˈopɕːɪnʲɪje//

#essential #digital-life
Beginner

сосед

Noun

male neighbor

//sɐˈsʲet//

#home #community
Beginner

соседка

Noun

female neighbor

//sɐˈsʲetkə//

#home #community
Beginner

сотрудник

Noun

employee; staff member

//səˈtrudnʲɪk//

#work #people
Intermediate

сотрудница

Noun

female employee; female staff member

//səˈtrudnʲɪtsə//

#work #people
Intermediate

сотрудничать

Verb

to cooperate; to collaborate

//sətrʊdʲˈnʲitɕətʲ//

#work #communication
Intermediate

сочувствие

Noun

sympathy; compassion

//sɐˈt͡ɕustvʲɪje//

#empathy #emotion
Intermediate

спальня

Noun

bedroom

//ˈspalʲnʲə//

#home #essential
Beginner

спасибо

Interjection

thank you; thanks

//spɐˈsʲibə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

спасибо большое

Phrase

thanks a lot; thank you very much

//spɐˈsʲibə bɐlʲˈʂojə//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

спать

Verb

to sleep

//spatʲ//

#essential #rest
Beginner

специальность

Noun

specialty; field of study

//spʲɪtsɨˈalʲnəsʲtʲ//

#education #career
Intermediate

спина

Noun

back

//spʲɪˈna//

#body #comfort
Beginner

спокойной ночи

Phrase

good night

//spɐˈkojnəj ˈnotɕɪ//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

спокойный

Adjective

calm

//spɐˈkojnɨj//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

спокойный

Adjective

calm; peaceful

//spɐˈkojnɨj//

#wellbeing #rest
Beginner

спокойствие

Noun

calmness; peace of mind

//spɐˈkojstvʲɪje//

#essential #inner-state
Beginner

спорить

Verb

to argue; to dispute

//ˈsporʲɪtʲ//

#conflict-repair #essential
Beginner

спорный

Adjective

controversial; debatable

//ˈspornɨj//

#conversation #conflict-repair
Intermediate

спрашивать

Verb

to ask

//ˈspraʂɨvətʲ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

среда

Noun

Wednesday

//srʲɪˈda//

#essential #days
Beginner

срок

Noun

deadline; time limit

//srok//

#planning #time
Intermediate

срочный

Adjective

urgent

//ˈsrot͡ɕnɨj//

#essential #planning
Intermediate

ссора

Noun

argument; quarrel

//ˈsːorə//

#relationships #family
Beginner

ссориться

Verb

to argue; to quarrel

//ˈsorʲɪtsə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

стажировка

Noun

internship; traineeship

//stɐˈʐirəfkə//

#work #education
Intermediate

станция

Noun

station

//ˈstant͡sɨjə//

#transport #city
Beginner

старательный

Adjective

hardworking; diligent

//stɐˈratʲɪlʲnɨj//

#education #personality
Intermediate

старый

Adjective

old

//ˈstarɨj//

#essential #adjectives
Beginner

стёб

Noun

mocking irony; playful ridicule

//stʲop//

#culture #social
Advanced

стильный

Adjective

stylish

//ˈsʲtʲilʲnɨj//

#appearance #modern
Beginner

стипендия

Noun

student scholarship; stipend

//stʲɪˈpʲendʲɪjə//

#education #money
Intermediate

стиральная машина

Noun

washing machine

//stʲɪˈralʲnəjə məˈʂinə//

#essential #home
Beginner

стирать

Verb

to wash clothes; to do laundry

//stʲɪˈratʲ//

#essential #routines
Beginner

стирка

Noun

laundry; washing clothes

//ˈsʲtʲirkə//

#home #roles
Beginner

стол

Noun

table

//stol//

#essential #romance
Beginner

стоять

Verb

to stand

//stɐˈjatʲ//

#essential #movement
Beginner

страсть

Noun

romantic passion; intense desire

//strastʲ//

#intimacy #romance
Intermediate

страх

Noun

fear

//strax//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

страховка

Noun

insurance

//strɐˈxofkə//

#planning #safety
Beginner

стыд

Noun

shame

//stɨt//

#essential #inner-state
Beginner

суббота

Noun

Saturday

//sʊˈbotə//

#essential #days
Beginner

сувенир

Noun

souvenir

//sʊvʲɪˈnʲir//

#shopping #travel
Beginner

судьба

Noun

fate; destiny

//sʊdʲˈba//

#culture #romance
Beginner

суженый

Adjective

destined future husband

//sʊˈʐɨ.nɨj//

#culture #romance
Advanced

сумерки

Noun

twilight; dusk

//ˈsumʲɪrkʲɪ//

#essential #time
Beginner

сумка

Noun

bag; handbag

//ˈsumkə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

суп

Noun

soup

//sup//

#essential #home
Beginner

сушить

Verb

to dry

//sʊˈʂɨtʲ//

#essential #chores
Beginner

счастливо

Interjection

take care; bye

//ɕːɪsʲˈlʲivə//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

счастливый

Adjective

happy

//ɕːɪsˈlʲivɨj//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

счастье

Noun

happiness

//ˈɕːæsʲtʲjɪ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

счёт

Noun

bill; check

//ɕːot//

#essential #date-night
Beginner

съехаться

Verb

to move in together

//ˈsjexətsə//

#romance #milestone
Intermediate

сын

Noun

son

//sɨn//

#essential #family
Beginner

сытый

Adjective

full; well-fed

//ˈsɨtɨj//

#food #family
Intermediate

такси

Noun

taxi

//tɐkˈsʲi//

#transport #city
Beginner

талантливый

Adjective

talented

//tɐˈlantlʲɪvɨj//

#praise #essential
Beginner

там

Adverb

there

//tam//

#essential #place
Beginner

таможня

Noun

customs

//tɐˈmoʐnʲə//

#border #travel
Intermediate

танец вдвоём

Phrase

dance for two; dancing together

//ˈtanʲɪts vdvɐˈjom//

#romance #dating
Intermediate

Тебе что-нибудь нужно?

Phrase

Do you need anything?

//tʲɪˈbʲe ʂto ˈnʲibʊtʲ ˈnuʐnə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

тема

Noun

topic; subject

//ˈtʲemə//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

температура

Noun

fever; temperature

//tʲɪmpʲɪrɐˈturə//

#health #care
Beginner

тепло

Noun

warmth

//tʲɪpˈlo//

#comfort #romance
Beginner

тёплый

Adjective

warm; affectionate

//ˈtʲɵplɨj//

#affection #essential
Beginner

тёплый

Adjective

warm; gentle; emotionally warm

//ˈtʲop.lɨj//

#culture #relationships
Beginner

тёплый взгляд

Phrase

warm look; affectionate look

//ˈtʲɵplɨj vzɡlʲat//

#romance #attraction
Beginner

терпеливый

Adjective

patient

//tʲɪrpʲɪˈlʲivɨj//

#personality #affection
Intermediate

тетрадь

Noun

notebook; exercise book

//tʲɪˈtratʲ//

#essential #education
Beginner

тётя

Noun

aunt

//ˈtʲɵtʲə//

#family #relations
Beginner

тёща

Noun

wife's mother; mother-in-law on the wife's side

//ˈtʲɵ.ɕːə//

#culture #family
Intermediate

токсичный

Adjective

toxic; emotionally harmful

//tɐkˈsʲit͡ɕ.nɨj//

#slang #relationships
Beginner

торжество

Noun

formal celebration; ceremony

//tərʐɨsˈtvo//

#occasion #family
Intermediate

торт

Noun

cake

//tort//

#essential #celebration
Beginner

тоска

Noun

longing; deep sadness

//tɐˈska//

#emotion #culture
Intermediate

традиция

Noun

tradition

//trɐˈdʲit͡sɨjə//

#family #holiday
Beginner

трамвай

Noun

tram

//trɐmˈvaj//

#transport #city
Beginner

требовать

Verb

to demand; to require

//ˈtrʲebəvətʲ//

#essential #communication
Intermediate

тревога

Noun

anxiety; worry

//trʲɪˈvoɡə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

тревожный

Adjective

anxious; worried

//trʲɪˈvoʐnɨj//

#essential #mood
Beginner

треш

Noun

trashy chaos; total mess

//trɛʂ//

#slang #social
Intermediate

три

numeral

three

//trʲi//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

тропа

Noun

trail; footpath

//trɐˈpa//

#nature #hiking
Beginner

туристический

Adjective

tourist; for travelers

//tʊrʲɪˈsʲtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj//

#description #travel
Beginner

тусовка

Noun

hangout; social scene; party crowd

//tʊˈsof.kə//

#slang #social
Beginner

ты

Pronoun

you (informal, singular)

//tɨ//

#essential #pronouns
Beginner

Ты дома?

Phrase

Are you home?

//tɨ ˈdomə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

убирать

Verb

to clean up; to put away

//ʊbʲɪˈratʲ//

#essential #care
Beginner

уборка

Noun

cleaning; tidy-up

//ʊˈborkə//

#home #essential
Beginner

уважать

Verb

to respect

//ʊvɐˈʐatʲ//

#relationship #essential
Beginner

уважение

Noun

respect

//ʊvɐˈʐenʲɪje//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

уважение друг к другу

Phrase

respect for each other

//ʊvɐˈʐenʲɪje drʊk k ˈdruɡʊ//

#romance #commitment
Beginner

уважительно

Adverb

respectfully

//ʊvɐˈʐɨtʲɪlʲnə//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

уверенно

Adverb

confidently

//ʊˈvʲerʲɪnːə//

#communication #essential
Beginner

уверенность

Noun

confidence

//ʊˈvʲerʲɪnːəsʲtʲ//

#essential #inner-state
Beginner

уверенный

Adjective

confident; sure

//ʊˈvʲerʲɪnːɨj//

#essential #inner-state
Beginner

уверять

Verb

to assure

//ʊvʲɪˈrʲætʲ//

#emotion #communication
Intermediate

увидимся

Phrase

see you

//ʊˈvʲidʲɪmsʲə//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

увлечение

Noun

crush; infatuation

//ʊvlʲɪˈtɕenʲɪje//

#romance #feelings
Intermediate

угар

Noun

hilarious chaos; wild fun

//ʊˈɡar//

#slang #informal
Intermediate

угощать

Verb

to treat someone to food or drink

//ʊɡɐˈɕːatʲ//

#essential #hospitality
Intermediate

удалённая работа

Noun

remote work

//ʊdɐˈlʲɵnːəjə rɐˈbotə//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

удалённый

Adjective

remote; distant

//ʊdɐˈlʲɵnːɨj//

#work #modern-life
Intermediate

удивительный

Adjective

remarkable; wonderful

//ʊdʲɪˈvʲitʲɪlʲnɨj//

#praise #admiration
Intermediate

ужин

Noun

dinner; evening meal

//ˈuʐɨn//

#home #family
Beginner

ужин при свечах

Phrase

candlelit dinner

//ˈuʐɨn prʲɪ svʲɪˈtɕax//

#romance #dating
Intermediate

улыбаться

Verb

to smile

//ʊlɨˈbat͡sə//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

улыбаться

Verb

to smile

//ʊlɨˈbat͡sːə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

улыбка

Noun

smile

//ʊˈlɨpkə//

#romance #wellbeing
Beginner

умница

Noun

clever one; good job

//ˈumnʲɪt͡sə//

#praise #essential
Beginner

умный

Adjective

smart; intelligent

//ˈumnɨj//

#essential #personality
Beginner

умываться

Verb

to wash one's face

//ʊmɨˈvat͡sːə//

#essential #care
Beginner

упаковка

Noun

package; pack

//ʊpɐˈkofkə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

упоминать

Verb

to mention

//ʊpəmʲɪˈnatʲ//

#conversation #communication
Intermediate

упражнение

Noun

exercise; practice task

//ʊprɐʐˈnʲenʲɪje//

#education #study
Beginner

успокаивать

Verb

to calm; to reassure

//ʊspɐˈkaɪvətʲ//

#reassurance #empathy
Intermediate

усталость

Noun

tiredness; fatigue

//ʊˈstaləsʲtʲ//

#essential #mood
Beginner

усталый

Adjective

tired

//ʊˈstalɨj//

#rest #wellbeing
Beginner

усталый

Adjective

tired

//ʊˈstalɨj//

#essential #mood
Beginner

уточнять

Verb

to clarify; to уточнять details

//ʊtɐt͡ɕˈnʲætʲ//

#essential #conversation
Intermediate

ухажёр

Noun

admirer; suitor

//ʊxɐˈʐor//

#romance #courtship
Intermediate

ухаживать

Verb

to court; to pursue romantically

//ʊˈxaðɨvətʲ//

#romance #courtship
Intermediate

учебник

Noun

textbook

//ʊˈtɕebnʲɪk//

#education #study
Beginner

учебный год

Noun

academic year; school year

//ʊˈtɕebnɨj ɡot//

#education #family-life
Beginner

учить

Verb

to study; to learn; to teach

//ʊˈt͡ɕitʲ//

#essential #learning
Beginner

уют

Noun

coziness; comfort at home

//ʊˈjut//

#home #essential
Beginner

уютный

Adjective

cozy; snug; warmly comfortable

//ʊˈjut.nɨj//

#culture #home
Beginner

факультет

Noun

faculty; department

//fəkʊlʲˈtʲet//

#education #university
Intermediate

фигня

Noun

nonsense; rubbish; unimportant thing

//fʲɪɡˈnʲa//

#slang #everyday
Beginner

флирт

Noun

flirting; flirtation

//flʲirt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

флиртовать

Verb

to flirt

//flʲirtɐˈvatʲ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

френдзона

Noun

friend zone

//frʲɪndˈzo.nə//

#slang #romance
Beginner

фрукты

Noun

fruit

//ˈfruktɨ//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

халява

Noun

freebie; getting something for free

//xɐˈlʲa.və//

#slang #everyday
Beginner

халявщик

Noun

freebie-seeker; someone who wants things for free

//xɐlʲɪfˈɕːik//

#slang #social
Intermediate

харизма

Noun

charisma

//xɐˈrʲizmə//

#personality #admiration
Intermediate

хвалить

Verb

to praise

//xvɐˈlʲitʲ//

#essential #praise
Beginner

химия

Noun

chemistry between people

//ˈxʲimʲɪjə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

хлеб

Noun

bread

//xlʲep//

#essential #food
Beginner

хозяин

Noun

host; male head of the household

//xɐˈzʲain//

#home #roles
Intermediate

хозяйка

Noun

hostess; woman in charge of the home

//xɐˈzʲaikə//

#home #roles
Intermediate

холодильник

Noun

refrigerator; fridge

//xəlɐˈdʲilʲnʲɪk//

#essential #home
Beginner

холодный

Adjective

cold; chilled

//xɐˈlodnɨj//

#essential #drinks
Beginner

хороший

Adjective

good; nice

//xɐˈroʂɨj//

#essential #personality
Beginner

хостел

Noun

hostel

//ˈxostʲɪl//

#accommodation #budget
Beginner

хотеть

Verb

to want

//xɐˈtʲetʲ//

#essential #verbs
Beginner

цветы

Noun

flowers

//tsvʲɪˈtɨ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

целить

Verb

to aim

//ˈt͡sʲelʲɪtʲ//

#essential #mind
Intermediate

целовать

Verb

to kiss

//t͡sɨlɐˈvatʲ//

#romance #affection
Beginner

целовать

Verb

to kiss

//tsɨlɐˈvatʲ//

#intimacy #romance
Beginner

ценить

Verb

to value; to appreciate

//t͡sɨˈnʲitʲ//

#essential #affection
Beginner

чай

Noun

tea

//tɕaj//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

чарующий

Adjective

enchanting

//t͡ɕɪˈrujʉɕːɪj//

#admiration #romance
Intermediate

час

Noun

hour

//tɕas//

#essential #time
Beginner

частичная занятость

Noun

part-time employment

//tɕɪsˈtʲitɕnəjə zənʲɪtəsʲtʲ//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

чек

Noun

receipt

//t͡ɕek//

#essential #errands
Beginner

четверг

Noun

Thursday

//t͡ɕɪtvʲɪrk//

#essential #days
Beginner

четыре

numeral

four

//t͡ɕɪˈtɨrʲɪ//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

чистить

Verb

to clean; to brush

//ˈt͡ɕistʲɪtʲ//

#care #health
Beginner

читать

Verb

to read

//t͡ɕɪˈtatʲ//

#essential #learning
Beginner

что

Pronoun

what

//ʂto//

#essential #questions
Beginner

чувствовать

Verb

to feel

//ˈt͡ɕustvəvətʲ//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

чувствовать себя

Verb

to feel; to feel oneself

//ˈt͡ɕustvəvətʲ sʲɪˈbʲa//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

швабра

Noun

mop

//ˈʂvabrə//

#essential #home
Beginner

шесть

numeral

six

//ʂesʲtʲ//

#essential #numbers
Beginner

шея

Noun

neck

//ˈʂejə//

#body #romance
Beginner

шкаф

Noun

cabinet; wardrobe

//ʂkaf//

#essential #home
Beginner

элегантный

Adjective

elegant

//ɨlʲɪˈɡantnɨj//

#appearance #admiration
Intermediate

энергия

Noun

energy

//ɨˈnʲerɡʲɪjə//

#wellbeing #health
Beginner

это

Pronoun

this; that; it is

//ˈɛtə//

#essential #function-words
Beginner

юбилей

Noun

milestone anniversary; jubilee

//jʉbʲɪˈlʲej//

#essential #family
Beginner

юг

Noun

south

//juk//

#essential #directions
Beginner

я

Pronoun

I

//ja//

#essential #pronouns
Beginner

я был бы благодарен

Phrase

I would be grateful (said by a man)

//ja bɨl bɨ bləɡɐˈdarʲɪn//

#essential #request
Beginner

я была бы благодарна

Phrase

I would be grateful (said by a woman)

//ja bɨˈla bɨ bləɡɐˈdarnə//

#essential #request
Beginner

Я вынесу мусор.

Phrase

I'll take out the trash.

//ja ˈvɨnʲɪsʊ ˈmusər//

#essential #home
Beginner

Я куплю.

Phrase

I'll buy it.

//ja kʊˈplʲu//

#essential #romance
Beginner

я не понял

Phrase

I didn't understand (said by a man)

//ja nʲɪ pɐnʲal//

#essential #clarification
Beginner

я не поняла

Phrase

I didn't understand (said by a woman)

//ja nʲɪ pɐnʲɪˈla//

#essential #clarification
Beginner

Я скоро буду.

Phrase

I'll be there soon.

//ja ˈskorə ˈbudʊ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

Я уже вышел.

Phrase

I've already left.

//ja ʊˈʐe ˈvɨʂəl//

#essential #romance
Beginner

явный

Adjective

obvious; explicit

//ˈjavnɨj//

#communication #conversation
Intermediate

ясно

Adverb

clear; I understand

//ˈjasnə//

#essential #conversation
Beginner