Say the Time in Russian—It’s Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Telling time is a practical and exciting part of learning Russian especially for kids! From school schedules to bedtime routines, learning how to say “What time is it?” in Russian helps children use the language in everyday life.
Start with the Basics
Here are some essential Russian time words and phrases:
- час (chas – hour)
- минута (minuta – minute)
- время (vremya – time)
- Сколько времени? (Skol’ko vremeni? – What time is it?)
- Сейчас три часа. (Seichas tri chasa – It’s three o’clock.)
Counting the hours builds on earlier number learning, so kids can start with 1–12 and match each number to a clock face.
Time Words in Action
Use time-related phrases during daily routines:
- Семь часов – пора вставать! (Seven o’clock – time to get up!)
- Девять часов – спать пора. (Nine o’clock – time for bed.)
This helps make time vocabulary meaningful and easy to remember.
Apps like Dinolingo support young learners ages 2–14 by pairing Russian numbers and time words with games, songs, and visual cues. Kids can hear and practice these phrases in context, making it stick.
Creative Activities to Try
Make a Russian Clock
Draw a clock together and label each hour in Russian. Practice saying what time it is throughout the day!
Time Telling Role Play
Pretend to be a teacher, a train conductor, or a bedtime bear. Ask and answer “Сколько времени?” while acting out scenes.
Learning to tell time in Russian helps kids build real-world skills and makes them feel proud of using language like grown-ups.
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