Third Lesson

After studying and memorizing the pronunciations of the letters in the Cryllic (Russian) alphabet, I moved on to basic Russian phrases.

The first set of phrases I learnt were introductory statements, both those you use with new acquaintances and good friends. The main phrases are as follows:

 Здравствуйте (pronounced: zdra-stvooytye)
- used in a formal setting, means "hello"
     When to use it: talking to a stranger, your boss/teacher, or someone you don't know very well

Меня зовут... ( pronounced: men-ya za-voot)
- used in any setting, means "my name is..."
      When to use: Whenever you first meet someone

A как вас зовут (pronounced: a kak vas za-voot)
- used in a formal setting, means " What is your name?"
       When to use: asking for someone's name in a formal manner ex. In a workplace or a classroom

Очень приятно (pronounced: ochen pree-yatna). 
- used in a formal setting, means "pleased to meet you"
        When to use: after someone introduces themselves to you

Мне тоже (pronounced: mn-ye tazh-ye)
- used in a formal setting, means "nice to meet you, too"
         When to use it: after someone uses Очень приятно

До свидания (pronounced: da svedin-ya)
- used in a formal setting, means "good-bye"
         When to use it: when you finish your conversation

Как дела? (pronounced: kak dyela)
- used it any setting, means "How are you?"
         When to use it: at any point in a conversation

Привет (pronounced: pree-vet)
- Used in an informal setting, means "Hi"
          When to use it: When you greet a good friend

Как тебя зовут? (pronounced: kak tyebya zavoot)
- Used in an informal setting, means "What is your name?"
          When to use it: When meeting someone at a party, school, etc.

Пока (pronounced: paka)
-Used in an informal setting, means "Bye"
          When to use it: When saying a quick good-bye to a friend

And that pretty much sums up all the basic Russian introductory phrases...
I hoped you enjoyed the post and I hope to share some more of my learning with you soon.