When you're learning Russian, it’s super important to know some simple greetings and goodbyes. This will help you talk to people more easily. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you get started!

Common Greetings

1. Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) – "Hello" (formal)

   • Use this when you’re talking to someone you don’t know well or in serious situations.

2. Привет (Privet) – "Hi" (informal)

   • This is a friendly way to greet friends or people you know well.

3. Доброе утро (Dobroye utro) – "Good morning"

   • Say this in the morning until around noon.

4. Добрый день (Dobryy den’) – "Good afternoon"

   • Use this from noon until about 6 PM.

5. Добрый вечер (Dobryy vecher) – "Good evening"

   • This is for when it’s evening.

Common Farewells

1. До свидания (Do svidaniya) – "Goodbye" (formal)

   • This is the usual way to say goodbye in all situations.

2. Пока (Poka) – "Bye" (informal)

   • Use this when saying goodbye to friends or people you’re close to.

3. Увидимся (Uvidimsya) – "See you"

   • This means you’ll see the person again later.

4. Спокойной ночи (Spokoynoy nochi) – "Good night"

   • Say this at night or before going to bed.

Building Your Vocabulary

To learn these words better, try these simple tips:

• Write them down in a special notebook just for vocabulary.
• Use them in your daily life. For example, greet a friend with "Привет" when you see them.

Tips for Practice

• Listen to people speaking Russian so you can hear how to say these words.
• Try to use these phrases every day to help you remember them.

By learning these common greetings and farewells, you’ll find it easier to start conversations and make friends in different situations!