Asking and giving directions
When you want to say which way to go, use the following phrases:
Идите прямо. | Go straight. |
Идите назад. | Go back. |
Идите вперёд. | Go ahead. |
If there are couple of turns to be made before the destination can be reached, the following phrases will come in handy:
Поверните направо. | Turn right. |
Поверните налево. | Turn left. |
Where is the...?
When you need help with directions, you might want to use one of the phrases below. Alternatively, if a stranger asks you one of these questions you will be able to unserstand them and even asnwer with one of the phrases that you have learned above.
Скажите, пожалуйста, где...? | Can you tell me where... is, please? |
Скажите, пожалуйста, где гостиница "Турист"? | Can you tell me where the "Tourist" hotel is, please? |
Как доехать до...? | How do I get to...? |
Как дойти до...? | How can I walk to..? |
Как доехать до аэропорта? | How do I get to the airport? |