Russian Expression · Native
Не в этом дело
that is not the point
Pronunciation: Не в этом дело
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: that is not the point.
Example
Не в этом дело, мне нужно больше времени.
That is not the point; I need more time.
Practice tips
- Practice Не в этом дело out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian expression is for native-level learners.