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    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?

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    "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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dtrq View Post
    "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.

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