One of the first words you’ll need to know in any language is how to greet someone. “Привет” means “hello” and is used in informal settings.

2. Пока (Paka) – Goodbye

When it’s time to part ways, you can use “Пока” to say “goodbye” in an informal manner.

3. Да (Da) – Yes

A simple yet essential word, “Да” means “yes.” It’s useful in a variety of situations where you need to affirm something.

4. Нет (Nyet) – No

Conversely, “Нет” means “no” and is just as important as knowing how to say “yes.”

5. Пожалуйста (Pazhalsta) – Please

Politeness goes a long way in any language. “Пожалуйста” means “please” and is an important word to use when making requests.

6. Спасибо (Spasiba) – Thank you

Expressing gratitude is crucial. “Спасибо” means “thank you” and is a word you’ll use frequently.

7. Извините (Izvinite) – Excuse me / Sorry

Whether you’re trying to get someone’s attention or apologizing, “Извините” will come in handy.

8. Да свидания (Da svidania) – Goodbye

This is a more formal way to say goodbye compared to “Пока.”

9. Меня зовут… (Menya zovut…) – My name is…

When introducing yourself, you can say “Меня зовут” followed by your name.

10. Как вас зовут? (Kak vas zovut?) – What is your name?

To ask someone their name, you can use this phrase.

11. Как дела? (Kak dela?) – How are you?

A common way to ask someone how they are doing is “Как дела?”

12. Хорошо (Khorosho) – Good

When responding to “Как дела?” you might say “Хорошо” if you’re feeling good.

13. Плохо (Plokho) – Bad

Conversely, if you’re not feeling well, you might respond with “Плохо.”

14. Где…? (Gde…?) – Where is…?

To ask for directions or the location of something, you can start with “Где…?”

15. Что это? (Chto eto?) – What is this?

Curiosity often leads us to ask questions about our surroundings. “Что это?” is a useful phrase for this purpose.

16. Вода (Voda) – Water

An essential word for any traveler, “вода” means “water.”

17. Еда (Yeda) – Food

Knowing how to talk about food is important. “Еда” means “food.”

18. Хлеб (Khleb) – Bread

A staple in many diets, “хлеб” means “bread.”

19. Молоко (Moloko) – Milk

Another common food item, “молоко” means “milk.”

20. Чай (Chay) – Tea

If you’re a tea drinker, you’ll need to know the word “чай.”

21. Кофе (Kofe) – Coffee

For coffee lovers, “кофе” is an essential word.

22. Суп (Sup) – Soup

A common dish, “суп” means “soup.”

23. Рыба (Ryba) – Fish

If you’re ordering food, you might want to know the word for “fish,” which is “рыба.”

24. Мясо (Myaso) – Meat

Similarly, “мясо” means “meat.”

25. Овощи (Ovoshi) – Vegetables

For those who prefer plant-based diets, “овощи” means “vegetables.”

26. Фрукты (Frukty) – Fruits

Another important food group, “фрукты” means “fruits.”

27. Соль (Sol) – Salt

An essential seasoning, “соль” means “salt.”

28. Сахар (Sakhar) – Sugar

For those with a sweet tooth, “сахар” means “sugar.”

29. Пиво (Pivo) – Beer

If you enjoy alcoholic beverages, “пиво” means “beer.”

30. Вино (Vino) – Wine

Another popular beverage, “вино” means “wine.”

31. Улица (Ulitsa) – Street

When navigating through a city, knowing the word “улица” for “street” is helpful.

32. Дом (Dom) – House

“Дом” means “house” and is a common word in many contexts.

33. Магазин (Magazin) – Store

Whether you’re shopping for groceries or souvenirs, “магазин” means “store.”

34. Гостиница (Gostinitsa) – Hotel

For travelers, “гостиница” is the word for “hotel.”

35. Больница (Bolnitsa) – Hospital

In case of emergencies, knowing the word for “hospital,” which is “больница,” is crucial.

36. Аптека (Apteka) – Pharmacy

For less urgent medical needs, “аптека” means “pharmacy.”

37. Деньги (Dengi) – Money

A vital part of everyday transactions, “деньги” means “money.”

38. Цена (Tsena) – Price

When shopping, you’ll often need to ask about the “цена” or “price” of an item.

39. Рубль (Rubl) – Ruble

The currency used in Belarus is the “рубль.”

40. Билет (Bilet) – Ticket

Whether for transportation or events, “билет” means “ticket.”

41. Паспорт (Pasport) – Passport

An essential travel document, “паспорт” means “passport.”

42. Машина (Mashina) – Car

“Машина” means “car” and is a useful word for getting around.

43. Автобус (Avtobus) – Bus

Public transportation is a big part of city life, and “автобус” means “bus.”

44. Поезд (Poezd) – Train

For longer distances, you might take a “поезд,” which means “train.”

45. Аэропорт (Aeroport) – Airport

If you’re flying, you’ll need to know the word “аэропорт,” which means “airport.”

46. Вокзал (Vokzal) – Railway station

Similarly, “вокзал” means “railway station.”

47. Такси (Taksi) – Taxi

When you need a quick ride, “такси” means “taxi.”

48. Водитель (Voditel) – Driver

The person driving the car is the “водитель,” or “driver.”

49. Турист (Turist) – Tourist

If you’re visiting Belarus, you might identify as a “турист,” which means “tourist.”

50. Карта (Karta) – Map

To navigate unfamiliar areas, a “карта,” or “map,” is essential.

Conclusion

Learning these 50 essential words will give you a solid foundation in Belarusian at the A1 level. As you continue to practice and immerse yourself in the language, you’ll find that these words will help you in a variety of everyday situations. Remember, language learning is a gradual process, and every new word you learn brings you one step closer to fluency. Happy learning!