14 Russian Greetings and Small Talk for Beginners

Привет, друзья! Hi friends! In this lesson, we're going to learn Top-14 Russian Greetings and useful phrases for small talk. Let's go! Поехали! 






1. Hello (formal) – Здравствуйте (ZDRAstvuyt’e)


2. Hi (informal) – Привет (priV’ET)


3. Good morning. – Доброе утро. (dObraye Utra)



4. Good afternoon. – Добрый день. (dObriy den’)





5. Good evening. – Добрый вечер. (dObriy V’Echir)



6. How are you? – Как дела? (kak deeLAH?)


7. I’m fine, thank you. – Хорошо, спасибо. (haraSHO, spaSIba)


8. I’m OK, thank you. – Неплохо, спасибо. (neePLOha, spaSIba)


9. What’s your (formal/informal) name? – Как вас/тебя зовут? (kak vas/teeB’A zaVUT?)


10. My name is... – Меня зовут... (meeN’A zaVUT...)




11. It’s nice to meet you. – Приятно познакомиться. (priYATna paznaKOmitsa)


12. Goodbye. – До свидания. (da sveeDAniya)




13. Good night. – Спокойной ночи. (Spakoinai  NOchi)





14. Until next time – До встречи! (da VSTREchi)


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