How to say "I am brushing my teeth." in Russian
Я чищу зубы.
Ya CHISH-chu ZU-by.
What does it mean?
A simple statement about your daily hygiene routine.
When to use
Use when answering what you are doing right now in the bathroom.
When NOT to use
Not used outside of casual, domestic contexts.
Example dialogue
— Ты готов?
— Are you ready?
— Почти, я чищу зубы.
— Almost, I am brushing my teeth.
Cultural note
Dental hygiene is standard, and this phrase is often taught early to language learners.
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