🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to say “No” in Russian

Нет

net

neutral

The standalone answer "no". To negate a verb you use не instead: "я не знаю" (I don't know).

Other ways to say it

RussianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Не-аne-aNopeVery casual spoken no.
Нет, спасибоnet, spasiboNo, thank youPolitely declining an offer.

In a sentence

Нет, спасибо, я не голоден.

Net, spasibo, ya ne goloden.

No thanks, I'm not hungry.

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