Russian · Greetings & Phrases
Добрый вечер
dobryy vecher
Good evening
Beginnerphrase
Definition
An evening greeting used in formal and informal contexts.
Example
Добрый вечер, рад вас видеть!
Good evening, nice to see you!
Etymology
Добрый вечер (dobryy vecher) translates to 'good evening' and comes from the combination of 'добрый' (good) and 'вечер' (evening). It has been a customary greeting in Russian-speaking cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal situations, this phrase is appropriate during the evening. It is common in spoken and written communication.