всегда́
vsegdá
The English word "always" is translated into Russian as всегда́ (vsegdá). Wiktionary also lists ве́чно (véčno).
Meaning: at all times (adv)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| всегда́ | vsegdá |
| ве́чно | véčno |
всегда́ is the most common and general term for "always" in Russian. ве́чно can mean "always" or "constantly," but it often carries a more absolute, poetic sense of "eternally" or "forever." In casual speech, ве́чно is also used pejoratively to complain about a repetitive habit, such as saying someone is "constantly" doing something annoying.
Which one should you use?
Use всегда́ to describe the frequency of an event (for example, "I always drink coffee"). Use ве́чно when you mean "eternally" or "forever" in an absolute sense, or when you are complaining colloquially about someone's constant, annoying behavior.
How do you pronounce it?
vsegdá
Did you know?
- The word всегда́ is formed from весь meaning 'all' and гда, an archaic version of the word for 'when'.
- The word всегда́ is an adverb of time, but unlike English, it can be placed almost anywhere in a sentence without changing the basic meaning.
- In poetic or religious Russian texts, ве́чно is used to describe the nature of the divine, making it a word of high spiritual weight.
Examples in context
- Я всегда рад тебя видеть.I am always happy to see you.
- Она постоянно заботится о своей семье.She always takes care of her family.
- Они всё время путешествуют.They always travel.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are talking about their habits.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы всегда́ так рано встаёшь?Ty vsegda tak rano vstayosh'?Do you always wake up so early?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, я привыкла к этому.Da, ya privykla k etomu.Yes, I am used to it.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ всегда́ сплю до полудня в выходные.Ya vsegda splyu do poludnya v vykhodnye.I always sleep until noon on weekends.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЭто звучит очень заманчиво, Дмитрий.Eto zvuchit ochen zamanchivo, Dmitriy.That sounds very tempting, Dmitry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “always” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
