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Beginner · scenario 43 of 84

Ask about someone's children

Politely ask an acquaintance whether they have any kids.

The situation You're chatting with someone new. Ask if they have any kids.

The dialogue

  1. Скажите, пожалуйста, у вас есть дети?

    Skazhíte, pozháluysta, u vas yest' déti?

    Tell me, please, do you have children?

  2. Да, у меня есть сын и дочь.

    Da, u menyá yest' syn i doch'.

    Yes, I have a son and a daughter.

  3. Они тоже живут здесь?

    Oní tózhe zhivút zdes'?

    Do they live here too?

  4. Да, они живут здесь. А у вас есть дети?

    Da, oní zhivút zdes'. A u vas yest' déti?

    Yes, they live here. And do you have children?

  5. Нет, у меня нет детей.

    Net, u menyá net detéy.

    No, I don't have children.

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