Russian for Kids
How to Say "Hello" in Russian
The most useful word to start any conversation. Kids can use it to greet friends, teachers, and family from any culture.
In Russian (Русский)
Привет (Privet)
Pronounced: pree-VYET
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Привет (Privet)" 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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