С Днём Победы!
S Dnyom Pobedy!
С Днём Победы! (S Dnyom Pobedy!) is the Russian way to say "happy victory day".
С Днём Победы! is the most common and widely used way to say "Happy Victory Day" in Russian. It is used specifically to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe on May 9th.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "With the Day of Victory!"
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the preposition С (with) followed by the noun in the instrumental case to express a greeting. This is a common pattern in Russian for holidays, such as saying "With Christmas" or "With Spring". In this specific phrase, Днём is the instrumental case of "day" and Победы is the genitive case of "victory".
How do you pronounce it?
S Dnyom Pobedy!
When do people say it?
Victory Day is a major public holiday in Russia and many former Soviet republics, often celebrated with military parades and the laying of flowers at monuments.
Did you know?
- The phrase is often spoken in the context of Бессмертный полк ('Immortal Regiment'), where people carry portraits of ancestors who fought in the war while greeting others.
- Due to political changes in various post-Soviet countries, the date of the celebration associated with this phrase has shifted from May 9th to May 8th or is no longer observed at all.
- While the greeting is celebratory, it is often spoken in a solemn, respectful tone rather than a boisterous one, reflecting the heavy cost of the war.
Examples in context
- С Днём Победы!S Dnyom Pobedy!Happy Victory Day!
- Все, С Днём Победы!Vse, S Dnyom Pobedy!Everyone, Happy Victory Day!
Example conversation
Anastasia and Aleksandr meet on the street during the holiday.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАлександр, привет! С Днём Победы!Aleksandr, privet! S Dnyom Pobedy!Aleksandr, hello! Happy Victory Day!
- Александр AleksandrПривет, Анастасия! Спасибо, и тебя С Днём Победы!Privet, Anastasiya! Spasibo, i tebya S Dnyom Pobedy!Hello, Anastasia! Thanks, and happy Victory Day to you too!
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы идёшь сегодня на парад?Ty idyosh segodnya na parad?Are you going to the parade today?
- Александр AleksandrДа, я буду там через час.Da, ya budu tam cherez chas.Yes, I will be there in an hour.
