Day 173: Cards in the Hospital Ward
In a hospital ward in Kirov, a young patient recovering from an appendix operation talks to the older man in the next bed.
How to study this lesson 3 steps
- Read the situation under the title.
- Read the dialogue and its translation. The audio for this lesson is coming soon.
- Spend at least 30 minutes listening to native Russian audio, for example from the Resources page. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it yet.
Dialogue
Audio for this lesson is coming soon. For now, read the dialogue and its translation.
Keys: E hide English · ← → previous / next day
-
A
Третий день лежу, а кажется, что месяц. Скучнейшее место.
I've been lying here three days, and it feels like a month. The most boring place ever.
-
B
В дурака играешь? У меня как раз карты есть.
Do you play durak? I happen to have some cards.
-
A
Давно не играл, правила забыл. Научите?
I haven't played in ages, I've forgotten the rules. Will you teach me?
-
B
Садись. Вот козырь, пики. Главное, ходи не торопясь и карты считай.
Sit down. Here's the trump suit, spades. The main thing is to play slowly and count the cards.
-
A
А меня когда выпишут, как думаете? Врач ничего не говорит.
And when do you think they'll discharge me? The doctor isn't saying anything.
-
B
Раньше, чем думаешь. Парня, который у окна лежал, через четыре дня выписали.
Sooner than you think. The guy who was in the bed by the window was discharged after four days.
Your progress is saved in this browser only, with no sign-up. The course page and the menu show where you left off. Well done! Next up: Day 174: Smelt That Smells of Cucumber
If this free course has helped you in your Russian journey, please consider supporting the project. It's a one-person effort, and even small contributions help keep it running and free for everyone.