Examples of short informal Russian replies for learners
Texting in Russian Made Easy: Your Complete Guide to Informal Communication and Abbreviations: Examples of short informal Russian replies for learners
Here are some examples of short informal Russian replies useful for learners:
- Привет! (Privet!) — Hi!
- Как дела? (Kak dela?) — How are you?
- Нормально. (Normal’no.) — Okay.
- Хорошо. (Khorosho.) — Good.
- Плохо. (Plokho.) — Bad.
- Да. (Da.) — Yes.
- Нет. (Net.) — No.
- Спасибо. (Spasibo.) — Thank you.
- Пожалуйста. (Pozhaluysta.) — You’re welcome / Please.
- Извини. (Izvini.) — Sorry (informal).
- Давай! (Davai!) — Let’s go / Come on.
- Что нового? (Shto novogo?) — What’s new?
- Ну и как? (Nu i kak?) — So, how is it?
- Всё ништяк. (Vsyo nishtyak.) — It’s all good (slang reply to “How are you?”).
These examples cover greetings, responses to “how are you,” expressions of gratitude, apologies, and everyday conversational exchanges typically used among friends or informal settings. They represent simple, natural Russian for learners to start practicing informal talks.