Signification
Drafting text on a device.
Contexte culturel
The 'bracket' smile is a unique Russian digital trait. Using ')' instead of ':)' is standard. Telegram is the most popular app for 'writing messages' in Russia, used for both personal and professional life. Voice messages are common but controversial. Always ask before sending a long voice message to a stranger. In messages, Russians often drop the subject 'Я' (I) to sound more casual and fast.
Use the Perfective for Promises
If you want to say 'I'll text you later,' use 'Я НАпишу тебе позже.' It sounds much more natural than the imperfective.
The 'Peeing' Trap
Be careful with the stress in 'писать.' If you stress the first syllable (ПИсать), it means 'to urinate.' Always stress the second syllable (пиСАТЬ) for 'to write.'
Signification
Drafting text on a device.
Use the Perfective for Promises
If you want to say 'I'll text you later,' use 'Я НАпишу тебе позже.' It sounds much more natural than the imperfective.
The 'Peeing' Trap
Be careful with the stress in 'писать.' If you stress the first syllable (ПИсать), it means 'to urinate.' Always stress the second syllable (пиСАТЬ) for 'to write.'
The Power of the Bracket
Don't be confused if a Russian friend sends you a message ending in ))). They aren't forgetting a parenthesis; they are just smiling at you!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'писать' (Present Tense).
Я сейчас ______ сообщение другу.
The subject is 'Я' (I), so the verb must be 'пишу'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I am writing a message to mom.'
We use 'писать' (not 'делать') and 'маме' is in the Dative case.
Match the Russian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the three core actions of digital communication.
Complete the dialogue.
Анна: Что ты делаешь? Иван: Подожди, я ______ сообщение боссу.
Ivan is asking Anna to wait because he is *currently* in the process of writing.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЯ сейчас ______ сообщение другу.
The subject is 'Я' (I), so the verb must be 'пишу'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I am writing a message to mom.'
We use 'писать' (not 'делать') and 'маме' is in the Dative case.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three core actions of digital communication.
Анна: Что ты делаешь? Иван: Подожди, я ______ сообщение боссу.
Ivan is asking Anna to wait because he is *currently* in the process of writing.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'писать сообщение по электронной почте,' but usually people just say 'писать письмо' for emails.
It is neuter. You can tell by the '-ие' ending.
You can just say 'Я пишу' (I am writing) if the context of the phone is clear.
'СМС' is specifically a cellular text message. 'Сообщение' is any message, including those on Telegram or WhatsApp.
Expressions liées
Отправлять сообщение
similarTo send a message
Переписываться
builds onTo correspond / to text back and forth
Писать в личку
specialized formTo DM (Direct Message)
Удалить сообщение
contrastTo delete a message
