Russian Greetings

The most common Russian greetings and goodbyes are “Здравствуйте.” (Hello.), “Как дела?” (How are you?), “Приятно познакомиться.” (Nice to meet you.), “Пожалуйста.” (Please.) and “До свидания.” (Goodbye.). Below are all 35, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

35 phrases · 5 situations · #1–35 of 333 · Updated

Saying hello

Hello for any time of day, and good night for the end of it.

  1. #1 Здравствуйте. Hello.
  2. #2 Доброе утро. Good morning.
  3. #3 Добрый день. Good afternoon.
  4. #4 Добрый вечер. Good evening.
  5. #5 Спокойной ночи. Good night.
  6. #25 Добро пожаловать. Welcome.

Asking how someone is

How are you is part of hello. Answer short, then ask back.

  1. #9 Как дела? How are you?
  2. #10 У меня всё хорошо, спасибо. I'm fine, thank you.
  3. #11 А ты? And you?
  4. #28 Давно не виделись. Long time no see.
  5. #29 Как поживаешь? How have you been?
  6. #30 У меня всё хорошо. I've been well.
  7. #31 Рад тебя видеть. Good to see you.

Meeting someone new

Give your name, ask theirs, and say you are glad to meet them.

  1. #12 Приятно познакомиться. Nice to meet you.
  2. #13 Как тебя зовут? What's your name?
  3. #14 Меня зовут Анна. My name is Anna.
  4. #26 Очень приятно. How do you do?
  5. #27 Рад с вами познакомиться. Pleased to meet you.

Polite words

Please, thank you, sorry: the short words that keep any conversation friendly.

  1. #15 Пожалуйста. Please.
  2. #16 Спасибо. Thank you.
  3. #17 Большое спасибо. Thank you very much.
  4. #18 Не за что. You're welcome.
  5. #19 Извините. Excuse me.
  6. #20 Мне жаль. I'm sorry.
  7. #21 Без проблем. No problem.
  8. #22 Да, конечно. Yes, of course.
  9. #35 Будем! Cheers!

Saying goodbye

From a quick see you later to have a safe trip.

  1. #6 До свидания. Goodbye.
  2. #7 Увидимся позже. See you later.
  3. #8 До завтра. See you tomorrow.
  4. #23 Хорошего дня. Have a nice day.
  5. #24 Береги себя. Take care.
  6. #32 Скоро увидимся. See you soon.
  7. #33 Спи хорошо. Sleep well.
  8. #34 Счастливого пути. Have a safe trip.

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Questions about Russian greetings and goodbyes

What are the most common Russian greetings and goodbyes?

The most common Russian greetings and goodbyes are “Здравствуйте.” (Hello.), “Как дела?” (How are you?), “Приятно познакомиться.” (Nice to meet you.), “Пожалуйста.” (Please.) and “До свидания.” (Goodbye.). All 35 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Russian phrases?

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Are these Russian phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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