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    How to say "i'm cold" in Russian

    Мне холодно
    Mne kholodno
    /mnʲe ˈxolədnə/

    When to use it

    Grammar trick: dative ('to me') + adverb. NOT 'Я холодный' (which means 'I'm a cold person').

    Examples

    Мне очень холодно
    Mne ochen' kholodno
    I'm very cold

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "i'm cold" in Russian?

    "i'm cold" in Russian is Мне холодно, pronounced Mne kholodno.

    How do you pronounce Мне холодно?

    Mne kholodno — IPA /mnʲe ˈxolədnə/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Мне холодно formal or informal?

    Grammar trick: dative ('to me') + adverb. NOT 'Я холодный' (which means 'I'm a cold person').

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