In everyday conversations, it's really important to use simple greetings and goodbyes. They help you connect with others and show that you are polite. Here are some common Russian greetings and farewells you’ll hear often.

Common Greetings

1. Привет (Privet) - "Hi"

   • This is a casual way to say hello.
   • You can use it with friends, family, or people your age.
   • Example: Привет, как дела? (Hi, how are you?)

2. Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) - "Hello"

   • This is a more formal greeting.
   • It's good for talking to strangers, older people, or in professional settings.
   • Example: Здравствуйте, как поживаете? (Hello, how are you doing?)

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

   • Use this when you see someone in the morning, before noon.
   • Example: Доброе утро, дорогой! (Good morning, dear!)

4. Добрый день (Dobryy den') - "Good afternoon"

   • This is used in the afternoon, before evening.
   • Example: Добрый день, как ваши дела? (Good afternoon, how are you?)

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

   • This is for greeting someone after dark, until bedtime.
   • Example: Добрый вечер! Рады вас видеть. (Good evening! Nice to see you.)

Common Farewells

1. До свидания (Do svidaniya) - "Goodbye"

   • This is a polite way to say goodbye when you leave.
   • Example: До свидания, до скорого! (Goodbye, see you soon!)

2. Пока (Poka) - "Bye"

   • This is a casual goodbye, great for friends.
   • Example: Пока, увидимся позже! (Bye, see you later!)

3. До завтра (Do zavtra) - "See you tomorrow"

   • Use this when you will see the person again the next day.
   • Example: До завтра! (See you tomorrow!)

4. До встречи (Do vstrechi) - "Until we meet again"

   • This shows you hope to see the person again soon.
   • Example: До встречи! (Until we meet again!)

Useful Questions

• Как дела? (Kak dela?) - "How are you?"

  • This is a common question after saying hello.

• Что нового? (Chto novogo?) - "What's new?"

  • Use this question to keep the conversation going.

By learning these greetings and goodbyes, you’ll have smoother conversations in Russian. Try using them when you talk to others to get the hang of it!