до́брое у́тро
dóbroje útro
Good morning in Russian is до́брое у́тро (dóbroje útro). Wiktionary also lists до́брого у́тра (dóbrovo útra) and с до́брым у́тром (s dóbrym útrom).
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| до́брое у́тро | dóbroje útro |
| до́брого у́тра | dóbrovo útra |
| с до́брым у́тром | s dóbrym útrom |
This phrase is used specifically when seeing someone for the first time during the morning hours. It is not used as a general greeting like "hello" that can be used at any time of day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase до́брое у́тро is composed of the adjective до́брое (good) and the noun у́тро (morning).
Which one should you use?
до́брое у́тро is the standard greeting. In contrast, до́брого у́тра is more commonly used as a wish, such as when saying "I wish you a good morning".
How does it change in a sentence?
до́брого у́тра is the genitive case and is often used in short, elliptical greetings or wishes. The form с до́брым у́тром uses the preposition с (with) followed by the instrumental case, and it functions as a way to wish someone a good morning.
How do you pronounce it?
dóbroje útro
Did you know?
- In Russian culture, a greeting like до́брое у́тро is often accompanied by a brief nod or a small wave, as overly enthusiastic verbal greetings can sometimes feel performative in a professional setting.
- The word до́брое in this greeting comes from the same root as the English word 'good', both tracing back to an ancient Indo-European concept of being 'fitting' or 'suitable'.
- The adjective до́брое comes from the same root as the word for 'kindness' доброта, meaning the phrase literally wishes you a 'kind morning'.
Examples in context
- Доброе утро! Как дела?Good morning! How are you?
- До́брое у́тро, дорогая!Dobroye utro, dorogaya!Good morning, honey!
- До́брое у́тро всем присутствующим.Dobroye utro vsem prisutstvuyushchim.Good morning to everyone present.
- Просто хочу сказать: до́брое у́тро.Prosto khochu skazat': dobroye utro.I just want to say: good morning.
Example conversation
Andrey arrives at the office and sees Olga at her desk.
- Андрей AndreyДо́брое у́тро, Ольга!Dobroye utro, Olga!Good morning, Olga!
- Ольга OlgaПривет, Андрей. Как спалось?Privet, Andrey. Kak spalos'?Hi, Andrey. How did you sleep?
- Андрей AndreyХорошо, спасибо.Khorosho, spasibo.Good, thank you.
- Ольга OlgaЯ тоже выспалась.Ya tozhe vyspalas'.I slept well too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good morning” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries с, CC BY-SA 4.0.
