021 – How to say ‘goodbye’ in Russian

How to say

In one of our previous lesson we have already learned how to say hello in Russian. Today let’s learn the goodbyes. Here are the most common ways to say ‘goodbye’ in Russian in formal and informal situations.

Listen and repeat after the audio:

Russian informal farewells

Пока́!
Bye!
[pa-ká]

Счастли́во!
Good bye and good luck.
[schees-lée-va]

Уда́чи!
Good luck!
[u-dá-chee]

Уви́димся!
See you!
[u-vée-deem-sya]

До ско́рого!
See you soon!
[da skó-ra-va]

Russian formal farewells

До свида́ния!
Good bye!
[da svee-dá-nee-ya]

Всего́ хоро́шего!
All the best!
[vsee-vó ha-ró-shee-va]

These ones you can use both in formal and informal situations:

До встре́чи!
Untill next time!
[da vstryé-chee]

До за́втра!
See you tomorrow!
[da závt-ra]

Мне пора́.
I have to go.
[mnye pa-rá]

Now you are familiar with the most basic ways to say ‘goodbye’ in Russian. Feel like learning more? Visit this Russian lesson.