How to say “Thank you” in Russian
The most common way to say “thank you” in Russian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Спасибо
In a sentence
English
Thank you, please.
Russian
Спасибо, Пожалуйста
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Russian?
"Thank you" in Russian is "Спасибо". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Спасибо" written in Russian?
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Спасибо" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Спасибо" in Russian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Спасибо" 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 "Спасибо" mean in English?
"Спасибо" is the Russian way of saying "Thank 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 "Thank you" in Russian?
Many languages — including Russian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Спасибо" 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 "Спасибо" or any other Russian text.