Eating and Drinking (Essen und Trinken) in Russian

Lesson Objective:

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to identify and use Russian vocabulary related to food and drink, understand basic mealtime expressions, and form simple sentences to express hunger, preferences, and common food-related actions.

Vocabulary List:

• еда (yeda): food


• напиток (napitok): drink/beverage


• завтрак (zavtrak): breakfast


• обед (obed): lunch


• ужин (uzhin): dinner/supper


• вода (voda): water


• хлеб (khleb): bread


• овощи (ovoshchi): vegetables


• фрукты (frukty): fruits


• чай (chay): tea


• кофе (kofe): coffee


• я голоден (ya goloden): I am hungry (masculine)


• я голодна (ya golodna): I am hungry (feminine)


• я хочу пить (ya khochu pit'): I am thirsty

Grammar Point:

Using the verb "хотеть" (to want):

In Russian, we use the verb "хотеть" to express desire. It is a modal verb and conjugates depending on the subject.

• Я хочу хлеб. - I want bread.


• Ты хочешь чай? - Do you want tea?


• Он хочет кофе. - He wants coffee.

Note: The verb "хотеть" is irregular and changes form based on person and number.

Exercises:

Reading Comprehension:

Read the dialogue and answer the questions below:

Диалог:

Анна: Доброе утро! Что ты будешь на завтрак?

Иван: Доброе утро! Я хочу кофе и хлеб с маслом.

Анна: А ты хочешь фрукты?

Иван: Да, я люблю яблоки и бананы.

Questions:

• What does Ivan want for breakfast?


• Does Ivan like fruits?


• Which fruits does he mention?

Listening Comprehension:

Listen to a short conversation in a café (link to audio provided by instructor). Answer the following:

• What does the customer order?


• What drink does the person prefer?


• Is the meal hot or cold?

Speaking Practice:

Role-play Exercise: Work with a partner. One person is a waiter, and the other is a customer at a restaurant. Use phrases such as:

• Что вы будете заказывать? (What would you like to order?)


• Я буду суп и чай. (I will have soup and tea.)


• У вас есть меню? (Do you have a menu?)

Summary:

In this lesson, we learned essential Russian vocabulary related to food and drink, phrases to express wants and needs using the verb "хотеть", and practiced simple dialogues related to eating and ordering. Understanding mealtime vocabulary helps learners navigate restaurants, cafes, and daily conversations involving food.

Homework:

• Create a list of your ideal breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Russian using vocabulary from the lesson.


• Write 5 sentences using the verb "хотеть" with different subjects and food-related nouns.


• Memorize the vocabulary list and be ready for a quiz in the next class.