Russian for Kids
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In Russian (Русский)
Извините (Izvinite)
Pronounced: eez-vee-NEE-tyeh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Извините (Izvinite)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Russian.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Russian cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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