Thread: my russian

Recently I was asked to translate "I forgot all my Russian" - this came from a native English speaker, which, in English, makes sense.

"my Russian" here is referring to her ability to speak Russian.

I quickly responded "Я забыла все по-русски" but then realize there is no "my"

Also, shouldn't it be "Я забыла как говорить по-русски" or could you say "Я забыла все русский язык"

Which would be the best translation, if any?

"Я забыла как говорить по-русски" is ok. But it's a bit inexpressive, it lacks any context. If it's meant to be like "forgot over time", something like "Я совсем забыла русский язык" would be better.

Originally Posted by dtrq

"Я забыла как говорить по-русски" is ok. But it's a bit inexpressive, it lacks any context. If it's meant to be like "forgot over time", something like "Я совсем забыла русский язык" would be better.

Ok - makes sense. Would there be any way to make it "my" Russian, or is would this somewhat implied here? I feel this is strange to say in Russian, whereas in English it's fine.