Russian · Greetings & Phrases

Спасибо

spasibo

Thank you

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

An expression of gratitude.

Example

Спасибо за помощь!

Thank you for your help!

Etymology

Спасибо (spasibo) comes from the phrase 'спаси бог' (God save you), reflecting a historical context of gratitude tied to divine interaction.

How & Where It’s Used

Thank you is used across all contexts, both formal and informal. It is a standard expression in spoken and written Russian.

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