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As a Belarusian language teacher of 20 years, I am excited to share with you the vocabulary you need to confidently travel by car in Belarus.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Fruits and Vegetables & Days of the week.

Necessary Vocabulary

Before we begin, let's go over the most fundamental Belarusian vocabulary related to cars and driving.

Car Parts

Here are basic car parts that we will discuss in this lesson:

Belarusian	Pronunciation	English
двэр (dver)	[dveːr]	door
гальмо (hal'mo)	[ɣal'mo]	brake
сцярожка (stsiarozhka)	[st͡siaroʐka]	steering wheel
ліхтар (liȟtar)	[litʰtar]	headlights

Driving Vocabulary

Here are some essential words and phrases that you will need to know when traveling by car:

• Дарога (daroha) - road
• Аўтамабіль (aŭtamabil') - automobile
• Газ (haz) - gas
• Прыпыніць (prypyniṭs') - to stop
• Рухацца (ruhacca) - moving
• Пашпарт (pašpart) - passport
• Спяшайся (spiašajся) - hurry up

Tips for Driving in Belarus

Driving in Belarus can be overwhelming for foreigners, so here are some tips to help:

Follow Traffic Rules & Signs

Traffic violations are treated seriously in Belarus. Make sure that you take note of traffic signs and adhere to them.

Use GPS

Navigation systems such as Google Maps can be incredibly helpful when driving around Belarus as they provide not only directions but also traffic data.

Keep Your Documents Ready

It is essential to keep your driver's license, car registration papers, and passport on hand when driving around Belarus. Also, make duplicates of these documents and keep them in a safe place.

Take Note of Parking Signs

Be mindful of the parking rules in different areas. Look out for no-parking zones or paid parking areas as they can result in hefty fines.

Check Your Car

Make sure that your car is well-maintained, and everything is working correctly. Ensure that the oil, brakes and tires are in good shape.

Conclusion

I hope this lesson has been helpful in giving you the necessary vocabulary to travel by car in Belarus confidently. Remember to keep safety in mind and observe traffic rules when navigating the Belarusian road system.

Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Family Events & Talk about the weather.

Table of Contents - Belarusian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basics

• Introducing Yourself
• Numbers and Time

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Nouns

• Gender
• Cases
• Plurals

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Family

• Family Members
• Family Events

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Verbs

• Present Tense
• Infinitives
• Past Tense
• Imperative

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Food

• Ingredients
• Traditional Dishes

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Belarusian Holidays

• New Year's
• Kupalle

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Adjectives

• Gender Agreement
• Comparatives
• Superlatives

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Transportation

• Public Transportation
• Traveling by Car

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Belarusian Folklore

• Belarusian Mythology
• Famous Folktales

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Prepositions

• Locative Prepositions
• Prepositional Case

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Environment

• Nature
• Climate
• National Symbols

Other Lessons

• Animals Fishes Insects
• Months of the year
• Location
• Computers and Computer Science
• Count from 1 to 10
• Nature and Natural Resources
• Health
• Geography
• Languages
• Vegetables

Sources

• Belarusian phrasebook – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
• 7 Belarusian phrases to learn before you visit (and how to say them)

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