Learn about vegetables that are popular in Russia
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| INTRODUCTION | |
| Jonathan:Hi everyone, I’m Jonathan. | |
| Svetlana:And I’m Svetlana! | |
| Jonathan:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Russian Vocabulary, Lesson 7! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are the 5 most popular vegetables in Russia. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at RussianPod101.com | |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS | |
| Jonathan:Svetlana, what’s our first word? | |
| Svetlana:Картофель | |
| Jonathan:Potato | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Картофель (regular) Картофель | |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: | |
| Svetlana:Картофель | |
| Jonathan:In Russia, some types of fresh, early ripening potatoes are considered to be a delicacy. | |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. | |
| Svetlana:(normal) Многие выращивают свой картофель на даче | |
| Jonathan:Many Russians grow their own potatoes at their dacha (a home in the countryside). | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Многие выращивают свой картофель на даче | |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? | |
| Svetlana:Капуста | |
| Jonathan:Cabbage | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Капуста (regular) Капуста | |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: | |
| Svetlana:Капуста | |
| Jonathan:Cabbage is often an ingredient used in traditional borscht soup. | |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. | |
| Svetlana:(normal) Квашенная капуста - одно из традиционных русских блюд | |
| Jonathan:Sour cabbage is one of the traditional Russian dishes. | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Квашенная капуста - одно из традиционных русских блюд | |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? | |
| Svetlana:Кабачок | |
| Jonathan:Squash | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Кабачок (regular) Кабачок | |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: | |
| Svetlana:Кабачок | |
| Jonathan:Squash can sometimes be fried and served with a dip. | |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. | |
| Svetlana:(normal) Цуккини - самый распространенный вид кабачков в Европе | |
| Jonathan:Zucchini is the most widespread type of squash in Europe. | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Цуккини - самый распространенный вид кабачков в Европе | |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the next word? | |
| Svetlana:Свекла | |
| Jonathan:Beetroot | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Свекла (regular) Свекла | |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: | |
| Svetlana:Свекла | |
| Jonathan:Russians use not only beetroot but also its leaves for cooking. | |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. | |
| Svetlana:(normal) Свекла - это ключевой ингредиент некоторых традиционных русских блюд | |
| Jonathan:Beetroot is the key ingredient of some traditional Russian dishes | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Свекла - это ключевой ингредиент некоторых традиционных русских блюд | |
| Jonathan:Okay, what’s the last word? | |
| Svetlana:Репа | |
| Jonathan:Turnip | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Репа (regular) Репа | |
| Jonathan:Listeners, please repeat: | |
| Svetlana:Репа | |
| Jonathan:The turnip was the staple crop of the Nordic countries before it was replaced with the potato in the 1700s. | |
| Jonathan:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. | |
| Svetlana:(normal) Сок репы, перемешанный с медом помогает при кашле | |
| Jonathan:Turnip juice mixed with honey helps to treat coughs. | |
| Svetlana:(slow) Сок репы, перемешанный с медом помогает при кашле | |
| QUIZ | |
| Jonathan:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Svetlana will give you the Russian – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? | |
| Svetlana:Картофель | |
| [pause]Jonathan:Potato | |
| Svetlana:Капуста | |
| [pause]Jonathan:Cabbage | |
| Svetlana:Кабачок | |
| [pause]Jonathan:Squash | |
| Svetlana:Свекла | |
| [pause]Jonathan:Beet root | |
| Svetlana:Репа | |
| [pause] Jonathan:Turnip | |
Outro |
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| Jonathan:There you have it – 5 vegetable names in Russia! We have a more complete list at RussianPod101.com. Thanks everyone, see you next time! | |
| Svetlana: |
5 Comments
HideMany people don't like to eat vegetables. What is your least favorite one?
Hello Fernando,
Yes, correct! It is Accusative case.
Elena
Team RussianPod101.com
Thank you Elena!
"Я очень люблю картошку" Is it accusative case?
Hello Fernando,
Here is a correct sentences:
"Мне очень нравится картофель. Это мой самый любимый овощ.
Я очень люблю картошку фри и картошку с грибами."
Elena
Team RussianPod101.com
Мне очень нравися картофель это мой самый любимый овощ.
Я очень люблю картошка фри и картошка с грибами.