Common Russian Greetings and Phrases

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Which expression is typically used to greet someone in the morning?

Здравствуй

Привет

Доброе утро (correct)

Добрый вечер

What is the English translation of 'Добрый день'?

Good evening

Good day (correct)

Hello

Good night

Which greeting would you most likely use at night?

Добрый вечер (correct)

Доброе утро

Здравствуй

Привет

What is the appropriate context for using 'Привет'?

Informal situations among friends Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expressions is most formal?

Здравствуй Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to ask someone how they are in Russian?

Как дела? Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases translates to 'Goodbye' in Russian?

До свидания Signup and view all the answers

What is the informal way to say 'See you later' in Russian?

Пока Signup and view all the answers

Which response indicates a positive mood when someone asks 'Как у тебя?'

Хорошо Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Russian?

С днем рождения Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase is used when expressing pleasure at meeting someone?

Давай/Давайте познакомиться. Signup and view all the answers

What response indicates agreement or permission in a conversation?

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Which of the following represents an expression of excitement?

Ура! Звонок! Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase would you use to inquire why something is happening?

Почему? Signup and view all the answers

What phrase would you use to indicate that you are capable of speaking another language?

Я говорю по-английски. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the speaker's age based on the provided information?

The speaker is either thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen years old. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates a polite greeting or welcome?

Добро пожаловать Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response if someone asks about the weather?

Какая сегодня погода? Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker identify themselves regarding nationality?

Я америчанец Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following expresses uncertainty or ambiguity?

Может быть! Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Russian Greetings

Good morning: Доброе утро
Good afternoon: Добрый день
Good evening: Добрый вечер
Hello: Привет
Hello (formal): Здравствуйте
Goodbye: Пока
Goodbye (formal): До свидания
Goodbye (informal): Всего хорошего

Common Russian Phrases

Happy birthday: С днем рождения
How are you? (informal): Как дела? / Как у тебя?
How are you? (formal): Как у вас?
Bad: Плохо
Good/Not Bad: Хорошо / Неплохо
Great: Отлично
Very Good: Очень хорошо
So So: Так себе
My name is...: Меня зовут_
What is your name? (informal): А тебя? (Как тебя зовут?)
What is your name? (formal): А вас? (Как вас зовут?)
Nice to meet you: Очень приятно.
Nice to meet you (formal): Очень приятно познакомиться..
Let's get to know each other: Давай/Давайте познакомиться.
Thank you: Спасибо
Hooray! (bell): Ура! Звонок!
Hooray! (weekend): Ура! Выходные дни!
Hooray! (break): Ура! Каникулы!
Why? Почему?
May I? Yes, of course!: Можно? Да, конечно!
I speak English: Я говорю по-английски.
Do you? (informal): А ты?/
Do you? (formal): А вы?
My last name is...: Моя фамилия...
I am thirteen/fourteen/fifteen years old: Мне тринадцать / четырнадцать / пятнадцать лет.
I am American: Я америчанец / Я американка.
My hometown is New-Chark: Мой родной город — Ново-Чарк.
Welcome: Добро пожаловать
What is the weather like today? Какая сегодня погода?
Excuse me (informal): Извини
Excuse me (formal): Извините
What happened? Что случилось?
Maybe! I don't know!: Может быть! Я не знаю!

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This quiz covers essential Russian greetings and everyday phrases that will help you communicate more effectively in Russian. Learn the differences between formal and informal expressions and practice using them in context. Perfect for beginners wanting to enhance their language skills.