Russian Words

We know that it's important to increase your vocabulary if you want to master the Russian language. That's why we've worked hard to provide you with word lists, easy-to-understand examples of usage, idioms, set expressions, related words, synonyms, antonyms and Russian proverbs for many Russian words.

Most Common Russian Words

Study the lists of most common Russian words with English translations sorted by part of speech. Learn the most important Russian words early in your Russian study.

1000 Most Common Russian Words
500 Most Common Russian Verbs
500 Top Russian Nouns
Russian Words for iPhone/iPad

Word lists

Explore new Russian words by topic:

Days of the week - Monday through Sunday (that order in Russia!)
Months of the year - January through December
Colors in Russian - with declensions
Wedding and Marriage new - bride, groom, newlyweds
Animals new - bear, tiger, monkey
Seasons in Russian
Names of Russian holidays
Sounds of Animals in Russian

Visual dictionary

Increase your Russian vocabulary in a fun, visual way.

Hotel Room - Russian in Pictures new

Examples of usage

The following pages will help you to tap into the wisdom that's hiding behind Russian words. You will find simple examples of usage, idioms, related words, proverbs, word forms, and other useful information to help you master each Russian word.

быть
How to say "to be" in Russian.

знать
How to say "to know" in Russian.

сказать
How to say "to say, tell" in Russian.

друг
How to say "a friend" in Russian.

есть
How to say "to eat" in Russian.

большой
How to say "big, large" in Russian.

хотеть
How to say "to want, wish" in Russian.

человек
How to say "a man, person" in Russian.

мой
How to say "my, mine" in Russian.

говорить
How to say "to talk, speak" in Russian.

мочь
How to say "to be able to" in Russian.

время
How to say "time" in Russian.

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