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A1#14Hear it
adverb
- with a verb or short-form adjective, which can be implied and omittedhowin what way, in what manner) (translated as "what" with some verbs
- with an adverb or short-form adjectivehowto what extent/degree
- exclamative, with an adverb or short-form adjectivehowto a significant extent/degree) (used to indicate surprise, delight or horror
- as, however, however much
- between same-tense verbsas soon as, when
- after a phrase about passed time and before a verbal phrasesincethe last time something happened
conjunction
- like (in the same manner as / a similar manner to); occasionally as
- asin the capacity/role of
- as, sincebecause, due to the fact that
- (when beginning a clause after также) (tak (že)) + a short-form adjective or adverb) as (introducing an object or scenario of comparison
- (when beginning a clause after a verb or short-form adjective + так (же) (tak (že))) as (introducing an object or scenario of comparison; c…
- Used to connect a verb of perception (see, hear etc.) with a verb phrase describing an action being perceived. Usually not translated, but…
Other ways to say it
Asking how somebody is
- как дела?how are you?The everyday question; the answer is often хорошо or нормально.
- как у вас дела?how are you?To someone you say вы to.
- как ты?how are you?Among friends, often after a while apart or after bad news; warmer than как дела?
- как жизнь?how's life?Relaxed, among friends.
- как поживаешь?how are you doing?Friendly and a little old-fashioned; with вы it is как поживаете?
Saying you have not understood
- как это по-русски?how do you say this in Russian?Point at the thing and ask.