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1. \u041f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0435\u0442 \u2014 Hello<\/h2>\n
This is an informal way of saying hello. If you wanted to say it formally, you’d say, “\u0417\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0443\u0439\u0442\u0435.”<\/p>\n
Another informal term for “hello” is \u041f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0435\u0442\u0438\u043a, a diminutive form<\/strong> of \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0435\u0442. You would say this to someone you know really well, not a stranger on the street.<\/p>\n This is equivalent to asking someone, “how are things?”, “how’s it going?” or “what’s up?”<\/p>\n The formal version is \u041a\u0430\u043a \u0443 \u0412\u0430\u0441 \u0434\u0435\u043b\u0430?<\/a><\/p>\n You can switch the ending of the word\u00a0\u0434\u0435\u043b\u0430 to ask in a more playful tone<\/strong>, “\u041a\u0430\u043a \u0434\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0448\u043a\u0438?” It’s something you might say if you ran into an old friend on the street.<\/p>\n Another informal way of asking “how are you” in Russian is, “\u041a\u0430\u043a \u0436\u0438\u0437\u043d\u044c \u043c\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0430\u044f?” This is literally translated to “how is young life,” but means “how are you?”<\/p>\n A formal way of saying this would be, “\u0427\u0435\u043c \u0412\u044b \u0437\u0430\u043d\u0438\u043c\u0430\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0441\u044c?”<\/p>\n You might use this over the phone or over text, when you want to ask someone what they’re up to. You might also use this phrase if you wanted to check whether someone’s free before asking them to do something.<\/p>\n Another fun way of saying this is, “\u0447\u0442\u043e \u0442\u044b \u0434\u0435\u043b\u0430\u0435\u0448\u044c?” which also means, “what are you doing?”<\/p>\n This was appropriated from the English word “super”<\/strong> and adopted into Russian.<\/p>\n However, there are tons of ways of saying something or someone is “super” in Russian. These include:<\/p>\n\u041e\u0442\u043b\u0438\u0447\u043d\u043e!\n This could be used as a word to describe something that’s cool or awesome. If you told someone you got them a free ticket to the movies, they might answer, “\u041e\u0442\u043b\u0438\u0447\u043d\u043e!”<\/p>\n\u041a\u043b\u0430\u0441\u0441\u043d\u043e\n For example, you can say, “\u041a\u0430\u043a \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0441\u0441\u043d\u043e, \u0447\u0442\u043e \u043c\u044b \u0432\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0435\u0442\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0441\u044c,” which means, “It’s so good that we met.”<\/p>\n\u0411\u043e\u043c\u0431\u0430\n This is the same as saying something is “the bomb!” in English. For example, “\u042d\u0442\u043e \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u044c\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442\u043e \u0431\u043e\u043c\u0431\u0430!” (“This cookie is the bomb!”)<\/p>\n \u0414\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0439 is slang term to say “bye.” It literally means “to give,” but is also used as a way to end a conversation.<\/p>\n Thus, you can use this term in the following two ways:<\/p>\n Let’s say someone asks whether you want some candy. You could answer, “\u0414\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0439.” In this case, it would mean “give it to me.”<\/p>\n Or, as the slang term discussed above, you can end a conversation by saying, “\u0414\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0439, \u0434\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0432\u0442\u0440\u0430.” (“Bye, until tomorrow”).<\/p>\n Another informal way to say “bye” is “\u041f\u043e\u043a\u0430.” A formal way of saying goodbye<\/a> would be “\u0414\u043e \u0441\u0432\u0438\u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f,” which literally means, “until the next meeting.” But informally, you’d just tell someone “\u041f\u043e\u043a\u0430” when hanging up the phone or parting ways.<\/p>\n \u0427\u0442\u043e \u043d\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0433\u043e? is the Russian way of asking, “What’s new?” or “What’s happening?”<\/p>\n When catching up with friends, this phrase is your go-to.<\/p>\n It’s an informal and friendly way to check in on someone.<\/p>\n For example, if a friend just returned from a trip, you could ask, “\u0427\u0442\u043e \u043d\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0433\u043e?” to hear all about their adventures.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u041a\u0430\u043a \u0442\u044b? is the equivalent of the English “You good?” or “Is everything alright?”<\/p>\n This phrase is a staple in casual conversations and shows your genuine interest in the other person’s well-being.<\/p>\n Unlike the more formal “\u041a\u0430\u043a \u0443 \u0412\u0430\u0441 \u0434\u0435\u043b\u0430?” used in professional or polite settings, “\u041a\u0430\u043a \u0442\u044b?” is for friends, family, or anyone you’re on familiar terms with.<\/p>\n Whether you’re meeting up with a friend or chatting online, this phrase helps you connect on a personal level.<\/p>\n Feel free to vary it with the playful “\u041a\u0430\u043a \u0434\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0448\u043a\u0438?” for an even friendlier tone.<\/p>\n “\u041d\u0443 \u0438 \u043a\u0430\u043a?” is a versatile expression that translates to “So, how is it?” in English.<\/p>\n It’s often used to aks about someone’s experiences or opinions.<\/p>\n Whether discussing a new movie, a recent event, or someone’s day, this phrase expresses genuine interest.<\/p>\n For example, if your friend just started a new job, you might ask, “\u041d\u0443 \u0438 \u043a\u0430\u043a?” to hear about their initial thoughts.<\/p>\n This informal yet engaging question keeps conversations dynamic and shows your curiosity about the details.<\/p>\n To wrap up a day or start an evening conversation, “\u041a\u0430\u043a \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0435\u043b \u0442\u0432\u043e\u0439 \u0434\u0435\u043d\u044c?” is the perfect question.<\/p>\n Translating to “How was your day?” in English, it allows you to share experiences and feelings with friends or loved ones.<\/p>\n This informal phrase fosters a sense of closeness, indicating that you care about the other person’s daily life.<\/p>\n You might use this when checking in with a friend after work or during a relaxed evening chat.<\/p>\n It’s a simple yet effective way to deepen connections and show that you value each other’s company.<\/p>\n If you’re familiar with the difference between tu<\/em> and usted<\/em> in Spanish, you’ll have no problem with understanding the differences between\u00a0\u0442\u044b and B\u044b in Russian.<\/p>\n Essentially, these are the two different ways to address someone as “you” in Russian.\u00a0T\u044b is a casual way of saying “you,” such as when speaking to a friend or a child (similar to\u00a0tu<\/em> in Spanish).<\/p>\n B\u044b, similar to usted<\/em> in Spanish, is a formal way of saying “you.” This term is used when you want to show respect to the other person and is utilized when speaking to older people, strangers, your boss, etc. Most Russians even use\u00a0B\u044b when speaking to some family members, such as aunts and uncles.<\/p>\n For example:<\/p>\n T\u044b \u0445\u043e\u0447\u0435\u0448\u044c \u0435\u0441\u0442\u044c? (Informal way of asking, “Do you want to eat?”)<\/p>\n The formal way of asking the same thing would be, “\u0412\u044b \u0445\u043e\u0442\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u0435\u0441\u0442\u044c?”<\/p>\n Notice that the ending of the word\u00a0\u0445\u043e\u0447\u0435\u0448\u044c (to want) was changed from\u00a0\u0447\u0435\u0448\u044c to \u0442\u0438\u0442\u0435 in the formal sentence, as verb endings also fluctuate depending on the pronoun use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Informal Russian is the everyday language you’d hear spoken on the streets in Russia. If you’re planning to visit Russia<\/a>, you’ll need it for daily interactions and connecting with native speakers.<\/p>\n Informal Russian will also help you sound more like a native than you would with a formal and rigid tone, which can make it clear that you’re a foreigner.<\/p>\n But informal Russian is also important even if you don’t have a trip planned. If you want to truly understand and enjoy contemporary Russian culture, like movies<\/a>, TV or internet-speak, you’ll need to grasp the nuances of informal Russian.<\/p>\n You’ll get a clearer understanding of the slang terms, idioms and expressions that make the Russian language colorful through native Russian vidoes, like the kinds you’ll find on FluentU<\/a>.\u00a0 FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n2. \u041a\u0430\u043a \u0434\u0435\u043b\u0430?<\/a> \u2014 How are you?<\/h2>\n
3. \u0427\u0435\u043c \u0442\u044b \u0437\u0430\u043d\u0438\u043c\u0430\u0435\u0448\u044c\u0441\u044f? \u2014 What are you doing?<\/h2>\n
4. C\u0443\u043f\u0435\u0440! \u2014 Super!<\/h2>\n
5. \u0414\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0439 \u2014 Bye<\/h2>\n
6. \u0427\u0442\u043e \u043d\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0433\u043e? \u2014 What’s new?<\/h2>\n
7. \u041a\u0430\u043a \u0442\u044b? \u2014 You good?<\/h2>\n
8. \u041d\u0443 \u0438 \u043a\u0430\u043a? \u2014 So, how is it?<\/h2>\n
9. \u041a\u0430\u043a \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0448\u0435\u043b \u0442\u0432\u043e\u0439 \u0434\u0435\u043d\u044c? \u2014 How was your day?<\/h2>\n
Addressing Others Informally in Russian<\/h2>\n
Why Focus on Informal\u00a0Russian?<\/h2>\n
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