The 10 Easiest Russian Words for Kids (And How to Say Them)
Russian may look different, but some words are super friendly for beginners especially kids! The trick is to start with words that are short, fun to say, and easy to remember. These simple words are used often in everyday life and help kids feel like they’re really speaking Russian from the very first day.
Easy Words Kids Can Say Today
Here are ten Russian words that young learners usually love—and can pronounce right away:
- мама (mama – mom)
- папа (papa – dad)
- кот (kot – cat)
- собака (sobaka – dog)
- да (da – yes)
- нет (nyet – no)
- привет (privet – hi)
- пока (paka – bye)
- молоко (moloko – milk)
- вода (vada – water)
These words follow easy pronunciation patterns, and many of them sound similar to their English equivalents, which makes them easier to recall.
Learning Through Sound and Play
For children, learning these words works best when paired with sound and repetition. Listening to a native speaker say the word, then repeating it while pointing to an object or image, builds both vocabulary and memory.
Kids using Dinolingo get to hear these words spoken clearly while seeing them in colorful animated stories, songs, and games. This mix of sound, visuals, and fun helps them learn naturally like they learned their first language.
Creative Activities to Try
Russian Word Flashcards
Create a set of flashcards with the Russian word on one side and a picture on the other. Play memory games or match the word to the correct image.
Say It Out Loud Challenge
Say each of the 10 words together, then ask your child to act them out. Can they say “молоко” while pretending to drink milk? This keeps things playful and engaging.
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