What are the most common Russian phrases for everyday use
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Here are some of the most common Russian phrases for everyday use that cover greetings, polite expressions, and essential questions:
Greetings and Farewells
- Доброе утро! (Dobroye utro) - Good morning!
- Добрый день! (Dobryy den’) - Good afternoon!
- Добрый вечер! (Dobryy vecher) - Good evening!
- Здравствуйте! (Zdravstvuyte) - Hello! (formal)
- Привет! (Privet) - Hi! (informal)
- Пока! (Poka) - Bye! (informal)
- До свидания! (Do svidaniya) - Goodbye!
Polite Expressions
- Пожалуйста! (Pozhaluysta) - Please / You’re welcome!
- Спасибо! (Spasibo) - Thank you!
- Извините! (Izvinite) - Excuse me / Sorry!
- Простите! (Prostite) - Sorry! (more formal apology)
Common Questions
- Как дела? (Kak dela?) - How are you?
- Как вас зовут? (Kak vas zovut?) - What is your name? (formal)
- Как тебя зовут? (Kak tebya zovut?) - What is your name? (informal)
- Откуда вы? (Otkuda vy?) - Where are you from?
- Вы говорите по-английски? (Vy govorite po-angliyski?) - Do you speak English?
- Где туалет? (Gde tualet?) - Where is the bathroom?
Useful Everyday Phrases
- Помогите, пожалуйста! (Pomogite, pozhaluysta!) - Help me, please!
- Не понимаю. (Ne ponimayu) - I don’t understand.
- Говорите медленнее, пожалуйста! (Govorite medlennee, pozhaluysta!) - Speak slower, please!
- Сколько это стоит? (Skol’ko eto stoit?) - How much is this?
Small Talk and Social Phrases
- Приятно познакомиться. (Priyatno poznakomitsya) - Nice to meet you.
- Хорошо! Спасибо! (Khorosho! Spasibo!) - I’m fine! Thank you!
- Ничего страшного! (Nichego strashnogo!) - It’s OK!
These phrases form a good foundation for everyday interactions in Russian and will help in social situations, travel, and basic communication.