счастли́вого пути́
sčastlívovo putí
The English phrase 'bon voyage' can be translated into Russian as счастли́вого пути́ (sčastlívovo putí). Wiktionary also lists до́брого пути́ (dóbrovo putí) and колесом дорога (kolesom doroga).
Meaning: wish of good journey (intj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| счастли́вого пути́ | sčastlívovo putí |
| до́брого пути́ | dóbrovo putí |
| колесом дорога | kolesom doroga |
These phrases are used when someone is departing on a trip, whether by land, sea or air.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase счастли́вого пути́ literally translates to 'happy journey' or 'happy way'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase счастли́вого пути́ is in the genitive case, which is used here to express a wish for a certain kind of journey.
How do you pronounce it?
sčastlívovo putí
Did you know?
- While счастли́вого пути́ is the standard wish, some Russians avoid saying it before a trip due to a superstition that wishing for good luck might actually attract bad luck.
- In Russian folklore, the road дорога was often seen as a liminal space where a traveler was vulnerable to spirits. This historical belief contributes to the modern superstitions surrounding what one should say before departing.
- In some contexts, Russians might instead say в до́брый час to a traveler, which means 'in a good hour' and functions as a way to wish for a fortuitous start to a journey.
Examples in context
- Счастли́вого пути́ тебе!Schastlivogo puti tebe!Have a happy journey!
- Мы желаем вам счастли́вого пути́.My zhelayem vam schastlivogo puti.We wish you a happy journey.
- Счастли́вого пути́ и мягкой посадки!Schastlivogo puti i myagkoy posadki!Have a happy journey and a smooth landing!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bon voyage” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
