счастливого пути
sčastlívovo putí![ɕːɪs⁽ʲ⁾ˈlʲivəvə pʊˈtʲi]
The Russian phrase for "have a good trip" is счастливого пути (sčastlívovo putí!).
счастливого пути is used specifically when someone is departing on a journey, whether they are traveling by land, air or sea. You can also say Всем хороших путешествий! to say "have a good trip, everyone!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "of a happy way" or "happy path".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase счастливого пути uses the genitive case, which is why it lacks a verb like "to have" in its Russian form.
How do you pronounce it?
sčastlívovo putí!
Did you know?
- It is a common Russian superstition to stop and sit down for a few seconds of silence before starting a long journey, a ritual known as присесть на дорожку.
- If you are seeing someone off at an airport or train station, you might hear people say В добрый час! (Into a good hour!). This is an old-fashioned, more traditional way to wish someone a safe and auspicious start to their journey.
- While счастливого пути is a warm wish, Russians often avoid saying 'good luck' (удачи) to someone departing for a high-stakes trip, as it can be seen as a jinx.
Examples in context
- Счастливого пути! Позвони мне из Парижа.Have a good trip! Call me from Paris!This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase счастливого пути.Tatoeba #6039540 by marafon, translation #6794879 by Eccles17
- Хорошей дороги! Позвони, как только прилетишь.Have a good journey! Call as soon as you arrive
- Счастливого пути, дорогой друг!Schastlivogo puti, dorogoy drug!Have a good trip, dear friend!
- Желаю вам счастливого пути.Zhelayu vam schastlivogo puti.I wish you a good trip.
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Example conversation
Dmitry is seeing Maria off at the train station.
- Дмитрий DmitryПоезд скоро отправляется.Poezd skoro otpravlyayetsya.The train is leaving soon.
- Мария MariaДа, мне пора.Da, mne pora.Yes, it is time for me to go.
- Дмитрий DmitryСчастливого пути, Мария!Schastlivogo puti, Mariya!Have a good trip, Maria!
- Мария MariaСпасибо, Дмитрий!Spasibo, Dmitriy!Thank you, Dmitry!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry счастливого пути, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
