why not in Russian
why not in Russian is а почему́, а что́ так, почему́ бы и нет.
why not in Russian
а почему́
Pronounced: a pochemu
Why is that so? (for a negative statement)
а что́ так
Pronounced: a chto tak
Why is that so? (for a negative statement)
почему́ бы и нет
Pronounced: pochemu by i net
(rhetorical) Used to state that one has no objection to and approves of a proposal.
почему́ бы не
Pronounced: pochemu by ne
(rhetorical) Used to introduce a proposal.
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What is "why not" in Russian?
"why not" in Russian is а почему́, а что́ так, почему́ бы и нет.
How do you pronounce а почему́?
"why not" in Russian is а почему́, pronounced "a pochemu".
Are there other ways to say "why not" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "why not": а почему́, а что́ так, почему́ бы и нет, почему́ бы не.
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