Day 51: Midnight in a Taxi
At a quarter to midnight on New Year's Eve, a passenger is stuck in a Moscow traffic jam in a taxi on his way to his parents.
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
Без пятнадцати двенадцать, а мы всё стоим! Меня родители к полуночи ждут.
A quarter to twelve, and we're still stuck! My parents are expecting me by midnight.
-
B
Понимаю, но пробка до самого моста. Не вы один сегодня опаздываете.
I understand, but the jam goes all the way to the bridge. You're not the only one running late tonight.
-
A
Машина, заказанная на десять, пришла в одиннадцать. Вот тебе и праздник.
The car I ordered for ten came at eleven. So much for the holiday.
-
B
Не расстраивайтесь. Пока стоим, я к обочине прижмусь и радио погромче сделаю.
Don't be upset. While we're stuck, I'll pull over to the side and turn up the radio.
-
A
А радио зачем?
What's the radio for?
-
B
Куранты же! Держите мандарин, и как только начнут бить, загадывайте желание.
The chimes, of course! Have a tangerine, and as soon as they start striking, make a wish.
-
A
Спасибо... Несмотря на пробку, такого душевного Нового года у меня давно не было.
Thank you... Despite the traffic jam, I haven't had such a warm New Year in a long time.
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 52: An Electric Car at Minus Thirty
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.