Russian for Kids
How to Say "Goodbye" in Russian
A friendly way to end a conversation or wave farewell to a new friend.
In Russian (Русский)
До свидания (Do svidaniya)
Pronounced: dah-svee-DAH-nyah
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "До свидания (Do svidaniya)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Russian.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Russian cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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