Signification
Guidance from a friend.
Contexte culturel
Giving advice is a national pastime. It's not seen as intrusive but as a sign of 'неравнодушие' (not being indifferent). Americans often value 'mind your own business.' Using 'friendly advice' is a way to ask for permission to be intrusive. Advice is often given very indirectly. A 'friendly advice' in Japan might be phrased as a question about your well-being. Advice is expected to be practical and direct. 'Дружеский' adds a layer of warmth to the typical German directness.
Use it to soften 'No'
If you have to say no to a friend, follow it with a 'дружеский совет' on what they can do instead. It preserves the friendship.
Gender Agreement
Always keep 'дружеский' masculine. Don't let the '-ий' ending confuse you into thinking it's plural.
Signification
Guidance from a friend.
Use it to soften 'No'
If you have to say no to a friend, follow it with a 'дружеский совет' on what they can do instead. It preserves the friendship.
Gender Agreement
Always keep 'дружеский' masculine. Don't let the '-ий' ending confuse you into thinking it's plural.
The 'Kitchen' Context
This phrase is the king of Russian kitchen conversations. Use it when you want to sound intimate and sincere.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'дружеский'.
Прими мой ________ совет: надень шапку, на улице холодно!
'Совет' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'дружеский'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to offer a kind tip?
How do you say 'I give you a friendly advice'?
'Дружеский совет' is the standard collocation.
Match the Russian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common adjective-noun pairings with 'совет'.
Complete the dialogue.
Анна: Я не знаю, как это сделать. Иван: ________ совет: посмотри видео в YouTube.
Ivan is offering a helpful tip as a friend.
In which situation would you use 'дружеский совет'?
Select the best context:
The phrase implies a personal, supportive relationship.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesПрими мой ________ совет: надень шапку, на улице холодно!
'Совет' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'дружеский'.
How do you say 'I give you a friendly advice'?
'Дружеский совет' is the standard collocation.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common adjective-noun pairings with 'совет'.
Анна: Я не знаю, как это сделать. Иван: ________ совет: посмотри видео в YouTube.
Ivan is offering a helpful tip as a friend.
Select the best context:
The phrase implies a personal, supportive relationship.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it's neutral to informal. It's perfect for friends and colleagues you know well.
No, 'совет' is masculine, so it must be 'дружеский'.
'Совет' is general advice. 'Подсказка' is a specific hint or clue (like in a game or a test).
Only if you have a very close, long-term relationship. Otherwise, it might sound too casual.
You can say 'Мне нужен твой дружеский совет'.
Usually, yes. But it can be used sarcastically to mean 'Mind your own business'.
The plural is 'дружеские советы'.
Yes, 'дружеская рекомендация' sounds slightly more professional.
Common verbs are 'дать' (give), 'получить' (receive), and 'послушать' (listen).
Not at all. It's used every day in modern Russia.
Younger people might just say 'совет' or 'лайфхак', but 'дружеский совет' is never out of place.
Yes, it's great for semi-formal emails to colleagues.
Expressions liées
Совет да любовь
similarA traditional wedding wish.
Дельный совет
specialized formPractical/sensible advice.
По-дружески
builds onIn a friendly way.
Медвежья услуга
contrastA disservice done with good intentions.
