50 Travel Phrases in 5 Days: Day 1
- larisafayuk
- 22 minutes ago
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Greetings & Politeness
Start with the basics to set a respectful tone for your interactions.
Hello (Formal) | Здравствуйте | ZDRAST-vuy-tye |
Hi (Informal) | Привет | pree-VYET |
Good morning | Доброе утро | DOB-ro-ye OO-tro |
Good afternoon | Добрый день | DOB-ryy DYEN’ |
Good evening | Добрый вечер | DOB-ryy VYE-cher |
Please / You're welcome | Пожалуйста | pa-ZHAL-sta |
Thank you | Спасибо | spa-SEE-ba |
Excuse me / Sorry | Извините | eez-vee-NEE-tye |
Goodbye (Formal) | До свидания | da svee-DA-nee-ya |
Bye (Informal) | Пока | pa-KA |
Cultural Tip: Russian service culture can seem reserved. It is standard to greet staff first when entering a shop or cafe.
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