How to say “How are you?” in Russian
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Russian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Как дела?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Russian
Здравствуйте, Как дела?
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How do you say "How are you?" in Russian?
"How are you?" in Russian is "Как дела?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Как дела?" written in Russian?
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Как дела?" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Как дела?" in Russian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Как дела?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Как дела?" mean in English?
"Как дела?" is the Russian way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Russian?
Many languages — including Russian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Как дела?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Russian spoken?
Russian is spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Russian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Russian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Как дела?" or any other Russian text.