С 8 Марта
S 8 Marta
The Russian phrase for happy women's day is С 8 Марта (S 8 Marta).
While English speakers say 'Happy Women's Day', Russians almost exclusively use the date 'March 8th' as the shorthand for the holiday itself. You can use this phrase to wish women a happy International Women's Day on March 8th.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'With March 8th', using the preposition с (with) to mark the occasion.
How do you pronounce it?
S 8 Marta
When do people say it?
This greeting is used widely in Russia and other post-Soviet countries to celebrate International Women's Day, often accompanied by flowers.
Did you know?
- While С 8 Марта is the standard greeting, it is customary to avoid giving an even number of flowers, as even bouquets are reserved for funerals.
- While Westerners celebrate International Women's Day as a political movement, in Russia, the phrase is often associated with a celebration of spring and femininity, much like a second New Year.
- Yellow flowers are often avoided when saying С 8 Марта because they are traditionally associated with betrayal or separation in Russian culture.
Examples in context
- С 8 Марта!S 8 Marta!Happy Women's Day!
- Поздравляю вас с 8 Марта.Pozdravlyayu vas s 8 Marta.I congratulate you on Women's Day.
- Всех женщин поздравляю с 8 Марта!Vsekh zhenshchin pozdravlyayu s 8 Marta!I wish all women a happy Women's Day!
Example conversation
Sergey greets Anastasia with flowers in the office.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСергей, это цветы для меня?Sergey, eto tsvety dlya menya?Sergey, are these flowers for me?
- Сергей SergeyДа, Анастасия, с 8 Марта!Da, Anastasiya, s 8 Marta!Yes, Anastasia, Happy Women's Day!
- Анастасия AnastasiaСпасибо большое, очень приятно.Spasibo bol'shoye, ochen' priyatno.Thank you very much, it's very kind.
- Сергей SergeyПожалуйста, хорошего дня!Pozhaluysta, khoroshego dnya!You're welcome, have a good day!
