Skip to content

Cannot in Russian 🇷🇺


in English in Russian S
cannot нельзя
How to say “cannot” in Russian? “Нельзя”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “нельзя” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on cannot in Russian like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

Comments, Questions, Etc. About Cannot in Russian

Comment on the Russian word “нельзя” in the following ways:

  • Tips and tricks to remember how to say cannot in Russian
  • Explanations on the translation нельзя
  • Sentences that use the word “нельзя”
  • Questions about cannot in Russian, etc.

нельзя info.

Tips to remember the Russian word:
– Connect "нельзя" (nel'zya) to "nil" which implies nothing or impossible.
– Imagine a stern Russian teacher saying “no,” as in preventing an action, similar to "нельзя".
– Remember the "нель" sound by linking it with the English word "nail", emphasizing prohibition.

Explanations:
– "нельзя" is used to express prohibition or impossibility. It translates to "cannot", "must not", or "it is not allowed."

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Не разрешено (ne razresheno) – not allowed
– Запрещено (zapreshcheno) – forbidden
– Невозможно (nevozmozhno) – impossible

Alternate meanings like slang:
– In some colloquial uses, "нельзя" can emphasize impossibility or strong disapproval.

Examples of sentences that use it:
1. Здесь нельзя курить.
(zdes’ nel’zya kurit’)
– Smoking is not allowed here.

2. Нельзя переходить улицу на красный свет.
(nel’zya perekhodit’ ulitsu na krasnyy svet)
– You cannot cross the street on a red light.

3. Тебе нельзя это делать.
(tebe nel’zya eto delat’)
– You must not do this.

4. Нельзя так поздно приходить домой.
(nel’zya tak pozdno prikhodit’ domoy)
– You can’t come home this late.

5. В этой реке нельзя плавать.
(v etoy reke nel'zya plavat’)
– Swimming is not allowed in this river.

a few seconds ago

Practice Russian with this Online Game:

Try a Game to Learn Russian – LangLandia

LangLandia is an innovative game-based platform that makes learning Russian fun and engaging. The platform utilizes a variety of interactive games, online challenges and exercises that are designed to make the learning process interactive and enjoyable. The game-based approach of LangLandia helps to keep learners motivated and engaged, making it easier to retain new vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. Additionally, LangLandia has online competitions and community activities like chat, PvP battles, clan wars, tournaments and different competions. Overall, LangLandia offers a fun and effective way to learn Russian, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their Russian language skills. Click here to get the mobile app.

The Game to Learn Languages

Learn languages with the Langlandia! This innovative mobile app/game transcends traditional language learning methods, offers online battles, tournaments, and clan wars. Enter the Olympics of Languages and compete against fellow learners from around the globe, putting your skills to the test. Trap exotic beasts and explore the world of LangLandia. Language learning becomes an unforgettable adventure where excitement meets education. Don't miss out – download the app and get addicted to learning!