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Elementary · scenario 68 of 84

Decline an invitation politely

Say no gracefully and give a simple reason.

The situation A friend invited you out. Let them know you cannot make it.

The dialogue

  1. Пойдём сегодня вечером в кино?

    Poydyom sevódnya vécherom v kinó?

    Shall we go to the movies tonight?

  2. Спасибо, но я сегодня не могу.

    Spasíbo, no ya sevódnya ne mogú.

    Thanks, but I can't today.

  3. Очень жаль! А почему?

    Óchen' zhal'! A pochemú?

    That's too bad! Why?

  4. Я очень устал и хочу отдохнуть дома.

    Ya óchen' ustál i khochú otdokhnút' dóma.

    I'm very tired and want to rest at home.

  5. Ничего страшного. Может быть, в другой раз?

    Nichevó stráshnovo. Mózhet byt', v drugóy raz?

    No problem. Maybe another time?

  6. Да, с удовольствием! Договорились.

    Da, s udovól'stviyem! Dogovorílis'.

    Yes, with pleasure! It's a deal.

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