B12 min · 115 words
Русские суеверия
Russian Superstitions
Why you mustn't whistle indoors, what to do before a journey, and why Tom sat on a suitcase in silence with three Russians — the superstition survival guide.
You will practice: принято/не принято and нельзя constructions, imperatives in prohibitions (не свисти!), and если-clauses for omens.
Words to know
Skim these before you read — they carry the story. Tap the star to add one to your saved words.
- суевериеsuperstition
- нельзяone must not
- свистетьto whistle
- порогthreshold
- приметаomen, sign
- разбитьto break
- посудаdishes
- к счастьюluckily / for luck
- чёрный котblack cat
- дорогаroad, journey
- веритьto believe
Did you get it?
3 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.
1. Why must you not whistle indoors?
2. What do Russians do before a long journey?
3. What does it mean if you break a dish?
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