How to Use Basic Greetings - Examples and Variations

Learn how to talk about your spouse and children

Also Appears In: Can Do Russian for Absolute Beginners Can Use Daily Greetings Level 1.1 Can Do Russian

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Lesson Transcript

Let's look at some examples.

Listen and repeat or speak along with the native speakers.

Добрый день. (Dobryy den'.)

Добрый вечер. (Dobryy vecher.)

Доброе утро. (Dobroye utro.)

Здравствуйте. (Zdravstvuyte.)

Привет! (Privet!)

Did you notice the last greeting?

Привет! (Privet!)

"Hi!" Привет! Привет!

In informal situations, you can just use the greeting, привет (privet), "hi," at any time of the day.

Привет is one the most common greeting in Russian. However, it’s only suitable for informal situations, such as when greeting friends or relatives.

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