Russian Expression · Native
Короче говоря
to make a long story short
Pronunciation: Короче говоря
Meaning
A natural Russian expression used to convey: to make a long story short.
Example
Короче говоря, мы решили остаться дома.
To make a long story short, we decided to stay home.
Practice tips
- Practice Короче говоря 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.