Elementary chores Informal

How to say "I need to clean the room." in Russian

Мне нужно убрать комнату.

Mne NUZH-no ub-RAT KOM-na-tu.

What does it mean?

Expressing the need to clean or tidy up your room. A common alternative in Russian is «Мне нужно убраться в комнате», literally "I need to clean in the room," meaning "I need to clean/tidy up my room."

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When to use

Use when explaining your weekend plans or why you are busy.

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When NOT to use

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Example dialogue

— Пойдём гулять?

— Shall we go for a walk?

— Не могу, мне нужно убрать комнату.

— I can't, I need to clean the room.

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Cultural note

Saturday is the traditional day for "генеральная уборка" (general cleaning) in many Russian households.

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