🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Russian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Да и нет
"Yes and no" in Russian · say it like dah ee nyet

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Russian is Да и нет. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Да и нет, и да
a more emphatic version, used in casual conversations

When to use it

This phrase is used when you want to express mixed feelings or uncertainty about a topic. It can be used in discussions where both positive and negative aspects are present. It's a common way to convey ambivalence in everyday conversations.

Say it out loud, get corrected

Reading it is not the same as saying it. Practice "Yes and no" and thousands more with an AI coach that listens.

Examples in Russian

RussianEnglish
Мне нравится этот фильм, но он слишком длинный. Да и нет.I like this movie, but it is too long. Yes and no.
Common mistake
Learners often translate it directly as 'yes and no' without understanding the context.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Да и нет, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Russian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'да и нет'?

Use it when you want to express mixed feelings about something.

Learn Russian by speaking it

Two free conversations. No card needed.