In Russian, if you want to ask someone "How are you?", you say "Как дела?" (pronounced kak dye-LA?).

This is a friendly way to check on someone. You can use it with friends and in more formal situations, too.

Common Responses to "Как дела?":

1. Хорошо (kha-rah-SHO) - "Good"
2. Нормально (nor-MAL'-na) - "Okay" or "Normal"
3. Плохо (PLO-kha) - "Bad"
4. Отлично (a-TLEECH-na) - "Excellent"

Other Ways to Say Hello:

• Привет (pri-VYET) - "Hi" (for friends)
• Здравствуйте (ZDRAV-stvuy-te) - "Hello" (more polite)

How to Say Goodbye:

• До свидания (da sõ-VEE-da-nee-ya) - "Goodbye" (polite)
• Пока (pa-KA) - "Bye" (casual)

Example Chat:

• A: Привет! Как дела?
• B: Привет! Хорошо, а у тебя?
• A: Нормально, спасибо!

Learning these simple greetings and responses can make talking with others in Russian easier. Try using them when you chat to feel more comfortable!