A blog conversation about Russian<>English language learning and usage. Attempting to tap into how mother tongue speakers use language.
Competition: who can come up with the best translation of the advert in the picture. Answer in the form of comments. Russian speakers only.
Do you want this calendar? Pay 260₽ and it's yours!
Do I count as a Russian speaker, Russell?
In the nicest possible way but no.
Okay, here is my answer. "Do you want a calendar like this? It can be yours for 260 rubles.""Want one of these calendars? Yours for 260 rubles."
You didn't even give us a chance to think it over! =)
Crazy about this calendar? Just 260 rub will make it yours!
Do you want this calendar?
ReplyDeletePay 260₽ and it's yours!
Do I count as a Russian speaker, Russell?
ReplyDeleteIn the nicest possible way but no.
DeleteOkay, here is my answer.
ReplyDelete"Do you want a calendar like this? It can be yours for 260 rubles."
"Want one of these calendars? Yours for 260 rubles."
You didn't even give us a chance to think it over! =)
DeleteCrazy about this calendar? Just 260 rub will make it yours!
ReplyDelete