Russian · Greetings & Phrases

Как дела?

kak dela?

How are you?

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A common informal greeting asking about well-being.

Example

Привет! Как дела?

Hi! How are you?

Etymology

Как дела? (kak dela?) translates to 'how are things?' and is rooted in everyday conversation. It is a traditional greeting.

How & Where It’s Used

This phrase is generally informal, used among friends and acquaintances. It is frequently spoken but can appear in informal writing.

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