С 8 Марта
S 8 Marta
The English phrase 'happy march 8' is translated into Russian as С 8 Марта (S 8 Marta).
С 8 Марта! is the standard and most common way to congratulate women on International Women's Day in Russia. While the phrase itself is a greeting, it is used to wish someone a happy March 8th.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'With 8 March'. The preposition С (meaning 'with' or 'from') is used to mark the occasion of the holiday.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Марта is the genitive case of Март (March), which is required after the number 8 to indicate the date.
How do you pronounce it?
S 8 Marta
When do people say it?
In Russian-speaking cultures, this greeting is almost exclusively directed toward women (colleagues, mothers, wives, etc.).
Did you know?
- In Russian culture, it is customary to accompany the phrase С 8 Марта with the gift of flowers, specifically avoiding an even number of stems as those are reserved for funerals.
- While С 8 Марта is for women, men in Russia have their own counterpart greeting on February 23, which is celebrated as Defender of the Fatherland Day.
- If you say С 8 Марта to a man, he will likely understand you are joking or teasing him, as the greeting is socially strictly reserved for women.
Examples in context
- Мама, поздравляю тебя с 8 Марта! Желаю тебе быть счастливой всегда!Mom, congratulations on March 8th! I wish you to always be happy!
- С днем весны и красоты! Пусть каждый день будет наполнен радостью и любовью!Happy day of spring and beauty! May every day be filled with joy and love!
- С 8 Марта тебя!S 8 Marta tebya!Happy March 8th to you!
- С 8 Марта всех женщин!S 8 Marta vsekh zhenshchin!Happy March 8th to all women!
Example conversation
Dmitry gives flowers to Ekaterina at her office.
- Дмитрий DmitryЕкатерина, С 8 Марта!Ekaterina, S 8 Marta!Ekaterina, Happy March 8th!
- Екатерина EkaterinaСпасибо, Дмитрий! Какие красивые цветы.Spasibo, Dmitriy! Kakiye krasivyye tsvety.Thank you, Dmitry! What beautiful flowers.
- Дмитрий DmitryПусть этот день будет прекрасным.Pust' etot den' budet prekrasnym.May this day be wonderful.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОчень приятно, спасибо большое!Ochen' priyatno, spasibo bol'shoye!That is very kind, thank you very much!
