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Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing in Russian

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When learning Russian, understanding how to express agreement or disagreement is vital to participate in conversations effectively. Below, we delve into some key expressions that will help you navigate through discussions and express your point of view in Russian.

Согласен/Согласна (soglasen/soglasna)
This is the Russian word for “I agree” with “согласен” being the male form and “согласна” the female form.
Я полностью согласен с твоей точкой зрения.

Не согласен/Не согласна (ne soglasen/ne soglasna)
When disagreeing, Russians say “не согласен” for males and “не согласна” for females, which means “I disagree.”
Я не согласна с этим решением.

Верно (verno)
Translated as “true” or “right,” it is used when you agree with a statement or find something to be correct.
Ты сказал, что завтра будет дождь? Верно, прогноз такой.

Неверно (neverno)
Use this word to say something is “not true” or “wrong” when you want to express disagreement.
Что? Кошки любят плавать? Это неверно!

Конечно (konechno)
“Of course” is a commonly used expression in Russian to express strong agreement with what someone else has said.
Ты пойдёшь на концерт вечером? Конечно, уже взял билеты.

Ни в коем случае (ni v koem sluchae)
A strong way to disagree, this phrase means “under no circumstances.”
Пустишь брата одного в поход? Ни в коем случае!

Полностью согласен/согласна (polnostyu soglasen/soglasna)
“I fully agree” is the meaning here, underscoring complete agreement with the other person’s point.
В экологических темах я полностью согласна с тобой.

Совершенно неверно (sovershenno neverno)
Used to express strong disagreement or to state that something is “absolutely wrong.”
То, что он говорит – совершенно неверно!

Точно (tochno)
Equivalent to saying “exactly” or “precisely” when you strongly agree with the details of what was said.
Его аргументы убедительны. Точно так и есть.

Я вам не верю (ya vam ne veryu)
The phrase means “I don’t believe you,” signaling disbelief or disagreement with one’s statement.
Он говорит, что видел падение звезды днём? Я вам не верю!

Вы правы (vy pravy)
When you agree and want to acknowledge that the other person is “correct” or “right,” you use this phrase.
Вы говорите, что это редкая птица? Вы правы, это желтая трясогузка.

Я с вами не согласен (ya s vami ne soglasen)
To say “I do not agree with you,” use this to directly oppose someone’s opinion.
Вы считаете, что это лучшее решение? Я с вами не согласен.

Непременно (nepremenno)
This word means “definitely” or “certainly” and implies strong agreement or belief in something’s certainty.
Вы считаете, что эта книга изменит моё мышление? Непременно!

Mastering these expressions will enhance your conversational skills in Russian, allowing you to articulate your agreement or disagreement confidently and appropriately. Remember, the key to fluency is practice, so incorporate these phrases into your daily conversations as much as possible!

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