Significado
Typing a phone number.
Contexto cultural
In Russia, it's common to 'набрать номер' and then wait for only 3-4 rings before hanging up. If they don't answer quickly, it's assumed they are busy. When you 'набрали номер' of a Russian business, don't be surprised if they answer with just the company name or a very brief 'Алло'. It is considered slightly rude to 'набрать номер' (call) someone after 9:00 PM or before 9:00 AM unless it's an emergency or a very close friend. Many Russians now prefer 'набрать' via WhatsApp or Telegram rather than the cellular network, but the phrase 'набрать номер' is still used for the action.
Shorten it
In casual speech, just say 'Набери мне' (Dial me). Everyone will understand you mean 'dial my number'.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'набирать' if you are currently in the middle of pressing buttons. Use 'набрать' if you are talking about the result.
Significado
Typing a phone number.
Shorten it
In casual speech, just say 'Набери мне' (Dial me). Everyone will understand you mean 'dial my number'.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'набирать' if you are currently in the middle of pressing buttons. Use 'набрать' if you are talking about the result.
Emergency Numbers
In Russia, you dial 101 (Fire), 102 (Police), 103 (Ambulance), or 112 (General Emergency).
Phone Greetings
After you dial, it's polite to say 'Здравствуйте' or 'Добрый день' before asking for the person you need.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'набрать' (perfective).
Я сейчас ___ твой номер, подожди секунду.
The speaker is about to do the action in the immediate future.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right way to say 'I dialed the wrong number.'
'Набрать номер' is the correct collocation without prepositions.
Complete the dialogue.
— Почему ты не позвонил? — Я пытался, но не смог ___ номер, у меня замерзли руки.
The context of 'frozen hands' implies difficulty with the physical act of dialing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a hotel and need to call the reception.
Standard instructional language for phone systems.
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Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Набрать'
Phone
- • номер
- • код
- • добавочный
Quantity
- • корзину яблок
- • высоту
- • скорость
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosЯ сейчас ___ твой номер, подожди секунду.
The speaker is about to do the action in the immediate future.
Choose the right way to say 'I dialed the wrong number.'
'Набрать номер' is the correct collocation without prepositions.
— Почему ты не позвонил? — Я пытался, но не смог ___ номер, у меня замерзли руки.
The context of 'frozen hands' implies difficulty with the physical act of dialing.
You are at a hotel and need to call the reception.
Standard instructional language for phone systems.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it's common and means the same as 'набрать номер'.
No, it's neutral. It's used in all levels of society.
It uses the Accusative case (which looks like Nominative for this word).
Use the imperfective: 'Я набираю'.
No, for passwords use 'ввести пароль'.
Say 'Извините, я ошибся номером'.
You can say 'звякнуть' or 'набрать' (without 'номер').
No, 'набери мне' is a very common colloquial shortcut.
No, for texting use 'написать сообщение'.
No, for elevators use 'нажать кнопку'.
Frases relacionadas
Ошибиться номером
similarTo dial the wrong number
Сбросить звонок
contrastTo decline a call
Висеть на трубке
builds onTo stay on the line for a long time
Добавочный номер
specialized formExtension number
