Russian for Kids

How to Say "How are you" in Russian

A simple question that shows you care about another person's day.

In Russian (Русский)

Как дела? (Kak dela?)

Pronounced: kahk dyeh-LAH

How to use this phrase

  • Greet a friend: Try saying "Как дела? (Kak dela?)" 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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