How to Learn 500 Russian Words in 5 Minutes - Russian English Cognates

You already know more Russian words than you think, even if you're a complete beginner. Wanna know how? Then keep on watching. Hi there! Welcome back to Level Up Your Russian! In today's video, I want to show you how you can learn at least 500 Russian words instantly, even if you're a complete beginner. The only condition is to know the Russian alphabet. And if you want to learn the Russian alphabet, I have created a Russian alphabet course, which is easy to follow, effective, and fun, and is absolutely free of charge. I'll put a link in the description box in case you want to check it out. And now, back to our topic. Did you know that there are approximately 2000 words, which are similar in both Russian and English languages? These words are called cognates. They sound similar and have the same meaning. So, if you're just starting to learn the Russian language, you know at least 500 words. We'll ignore the rest because they are mainly medical or political terms. We don't use in everyday life. And the good news is that many of these words can be learned very quickly because they follow the same system of word formation. Of course, you just need to pronounce them with a little bit of a Russian twist. And I'll show you how. So here, I will share with you seven easy tips that will help you to expand your Russian vocabulary instantly. Rule number one. English words that end in T-I-O-N, C-I-O-N, or S-I-O-N are equivalent to Russian words ending in C-I-A or C-I-A. For example, the word Communication. When you see this combination of letters N and E, pronounce the letter N softly. Also, when you see this combination pronounce the letter E hard, like this. Some other examples include Now feel free to pause the video and take a screenshot of the first group of words following this rule. Rule number two. English words ending in the letter Y correspond to Russian words ending in I-A. For example, Please note that this is not a general rule, so you should be careful with this one. Here are some other words following this rule. Feel free to take a screenshot. Rule number three. English words ending in L-O-G-Y and T-I-C-S or M-I-C-S are of Greek origin and have their equivalents accordingly. Here is an example. Sharing with you some more words from this group. Feel free to take a screenshot. Rule number four. Many professions and job titles share the same word endings both in English and Russian. For example, in Russian, like in the word designer. E-R in English can also be transformed into your in Russian. For example, O-R in English is equivalent to or in Russian. For example, O-R in English can also be transformed into in Russian. Like for example, This rule is also applicable for some words in the professional sphere. This group of words includes modern loan words from the English language. And these are mainly used by the younger generations or by people within a specific community. You can even pronounce these words as they are and most Russian people will understand you. But be careful using them around older people. Here is an example. The Russian equivalent would be I have recently made a video about some Russian words of foreign origin and their Russian origin alternatives. I am linking it here for you in case you want to check it out. And here are some more words from this category. Feel free to take a screenshot. The ending I-S-T of Greek origin means the one who does or makes and is equivalent to the Russian ending IST in words like Here are some more words from this category. And rule number seven. Many adjectives borrowed from English have the ending N-Y in Russian. Like for example, If you want to find out which Russian adjectives you already know then pause the video now. And if you want even a longer list of Russian English cognates I have prepared a free PDF that you can download by following the link in the description box. I hope that you found the tips I shared with you useful and that this video helped you to expand your Russian vocabulary. Thank you very much for watching and I'll see you next week. Всем пока!