To say "bread" in Russian, you say "хлеб" (pronounced "khleb").

In this lesson, we're going to learn some simple words for food and drinks.

Knowing these words is super helpful for everyday things like shopping, going to restaurants, or talking about meals.

Basic Food Vocabulary

1. Хлеб - bread
   Example: "Я куплю хлеб." (I will buy bread.)

2. Молоко - milk
   Example: "Мне нужно молоко." (I need milk.)

3. Кофе - coffee
   Example: "Я пью кофе утром." (I drink coffee in the morning.)

4. Чай - tea
   Example: "Ты любишь чай?" (Do you like tea?)

5. Мясо - meat
   Example: "Где купить мясо?" (Where can I buy meat?)

Basic Drink Vocabulary

1. Вода - water
   Example: "Я хочу пить воду." (I want to drink water.)

2. Сок - juice
   Example: "У тебя есть сок?" (Do you have juice?)

3. Вино - wine
   Example: "Это хорошее вино." (This is good wine.)

4. Пиво - beer
   Example: "Он пьет пиво." (He is drinking beer.)

5. Квас - kvass (a traditional drink)
   Example: "Я люблю квас летом." (I love kvass in the summer.)

Using the Vocabulary in Sentences

Let’s practice using these words in easy sentences. Here are some examples that mix food and drinks:

• "На завтрак я ем хлеб и пью молоко."
  (For breakfast, I eat bread and drink milk.)

• "В магазине я куплю чай, кофе и сок."
  (At the store, I will buy tea, coffee, and juice.)

• "Мы хотим мясо и картошку на ужин."
  (We want meat and potatoes for dinner.)

These sentences will help you remember the words in real-life situations.

Questions and Conversational Practice

Chatting with someone is a great way to learn. Here are some questions you can ask:

• "Какой хлеб вы предпочитаете?"
  (What kind of bread do you prefer?)

• "Можно ли заказать воду с хлебом?"
  (Can I order water with my bread?)

• "Что вы пьёте с мясом?"
  (What do you drink with meat?)

Conclusion

These basic words and sentences are the building blocks for everyday conversations in Russian.

Make sure to practice a lot!

Use these words when you talk and write.

As you get better, you can learn more complicated food and drink words to keep improving your speaking skills.