Signification
Proposing a leisure activity.
Contexte culturel
Walking is the default social activity. If a Russian friend asks you to 'gulyat', don't expect a specific destination. Expect to walk for 2 hours and talk about everything. During the 'White Nights' (June), 'Пойдём гулять' is often said at midnight because it's still light outside. Young people often use 'гулять' to mean 'hanging out' in a mall or a specific 'tusovka' (hangout spot). The 'Park of Culture and Rest' (Park Kultury) in every city was designed specifically for 'gulyanie'.
The 'Poshli' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, use 'Пошли гулять' (Poshli gulyat). It's technically past tense but everyone uses it as 'Let's go right now!'
Don't forget the 'ё'
Even if you see it written as 'Пойдем', always pronounce it 'Пойдём' (yo).
Signification
Proposing a leisure activity.
The 'Poshli' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, use 'Пошли гулять' (Poshli gulyat). It's technically past tense but everyone uses it as 'Let's go right now!'
Don't forget the 'ё'
Even if you see it written as 'Пойдем', always pronounce it 'Пойдём' (yo).
The 'Gulyat' Mindset
When a Russian says this, they aren't looking for a destination. They are looking for a conversation partner.
Teste-toi
Complete the invitation to go for a walk.
Погода сегодня отличная! ______ гулять?
'Пойдём' is the standard way to propose starting a walk.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend to hang out outside?
Choose the best option:
It's the idiomatic way to suggest leisure time together.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
Анна: Привет, Иван! Ты свободен? Иван: Да, а что? Анна: ____________________
Anna is making a suggestion for both of them.
Match the Russian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match them up:
Correct pairings of common 'Пойдём' phrases.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to 'Gulyat'?
Places
- • Парк (Park)
- • Центр (Center)
- • Набережная (Embankment)
- • Лес (Forest)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesПогода сегодня отличная! ______ гулять?
'Пойдём' is the standard way to propose starting a walk.
Choose the best option:
It's the idiomatic way to suggest leisure time together.
Анна: Привет, Иван! Ты свободен? Иван: Да, а что? Анна: ____________________
Anna is making a suggestion for both of them.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correct pairings of common 'Пойдём' phrases.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's better to be more formal. Use 'Может быть, прогуляемся?' or 'Предлагаю пройтись'.
'Пойдём' is more direct. 'Давай пойдём' is slightly softer, like 'How about we go'.
Yes, in some contexts, but 'Пойдём гулять' almost always means a literal walk unless you're at a wedding!
Yes! It's the most common and relaxed way to suggest a first meeting in Russia.
Expressions liées
Пошли гулять
similarLet's go for a walk (more immediate)
Давай погуляем
similarLet's walk for a bit
Прогуляемся?
similarShall we take a stroll?
Пойдём домой
contrastLet's go home
Гулять так гулять!
builds onIf we're going to celebrate, let's do it big!
