A2 Expression カジュアル

Как там?

как там

How is it there?

意味

Asking about a place.

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文化的背景

In Russia, 'Как там?' is often the start of a long conversation. Russians value 'soulful' (душевные) talks, so don't be surprised if a simple 'Как там?' leads to a 20-minute story. For Russians living abroad, 'Как там?' is a loaded question often referring to 'the Motherland' (Родина). It carries a sense of nostalgia. On Telegram, 'Как там?' is often used with a 'video-circle' (кружочек). It's a way to ask for a visual update of someone's surroundings. Even in business, if you have a good relationship with a partner, starting a call with 'Как там у вас в офисе, всё спокойно?' helps build 'rapport' before talking numbers.

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The 'Ну' Factor

Always start with 'Ну' to sound like a native. 'Ну, как там?' is 100% more natural.

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Don't over-translate

Don't try to add 'is' or 'it'. Keep it short. 'Как там?' is enough.

意味

Asking about a place.

🎯

The 'Ну' Factor

Always start with 'Ну' to sound like a native. 'Ну, как там?' is 100% more natural.

⚠️

Don't over-translate

Don't try to add 'is' or 'it'. Keep it short. 'Как там?' is enough.

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Wait for the answer

In Russia, this isn't just a greeting. People will actually tell you how it is. Be prepared to listen!

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Use with names

You can use it for people: 'Как там Саша?' is a very common way to ask about someone's life.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to ask 'How is it in London?'

Как ___ в Лондоне?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: там

We use 'там' (there) because London is a distant location from the speaker.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about the weather in a friend's city?

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Как там погода?

Russian drops the verb 'is' and uses the Nominative case for 'weather'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Я сейчас в новом офисе. B: О, круто! ___?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Как там

Speaker B is asking about the office where Speaker A is located.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to ask how your friend's project is going.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Как там проект?

'Как там' can be used for situations and projects, not just physical places.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Here vs There

Как тут? (Here)
Asking about the current room
Как там? (There)
Asking about another city

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to ask 'How is it in London?' Fill Blank A1

Как ___ в Лондоне?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: там

We use 'там' (there) because London is a distant location from the speaker.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about the weather in a friend's city? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Как там погода?

Russian drops the verb 'is' and uses the Nominative case for 'weather'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Я сейчас в новом офисе. B: О, круто! ___?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Как там

Speaker B is asking about the office where Speaker A is located.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You want to ask how your friend's project is going.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Как там проект?

'Как там' can be used for situations and projects, not just physical places.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes! 'Как там [Name]?' is a very common way to ask how someone is doing, especially if they are far away.

Not at all, but it is informal. Use it with friends, family, and close colleagues.

'Как там?' focuses on a specific place or situation, while 'Как дела?' is a general 'How are you?'.

You can say 'Всё хорошо!' (Everything is good), 'Нормально' (Normal/Okay), or 'Так себе' (So-so).

Yes, but you must add 'было': 'Как там было?'.

No, it can mean a situation, like a job, a project, or a period of life.

Only if you are on friendly terms with the person. Otherwise, use more formal phrases.

Then you use 'Как тут?' (How is it here?) or 'Как тебе здесь?' (How do you like it here?).

In spoken Russian, yes. Grammatically, it's an elliptical sentence.

Yes, 'Как там погода?' is the most common way to ask about weather in another city.

関連フレーズ

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Как дела?

similar

How are things?

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Что нового?

similar

What's new?

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Как оно?

informal

How's it?

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Как поживаешь?

similar

How are you living?

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Что там слышно?

specialized form

What's the word? / What have you heard?

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