Счастливого пути
Schastlivogo puti[ɕːɪs⁽ʲ⁾ˈlʲivəvə pʊˈtʲi]
The English phrase "have a nice trip" is translated into Russian as Счастливого пути (Schastlivogo puti).
Счастливого пути is used specifically when someone is departing on a journey, whether by land, sea or air.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "of a happy way" or "of a happy path".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the genitive case, which is why the words end in –ого and –и instead of the nominative forms счастливый путь.
How do you pronounce it?
Schastlivogo puti
Did you know?
- While Счастливого пути is the standard wish, Russians often avoid saying good luck using the word удачи right before a departure to avoid tempting fate.
- If you want to sound more traditional or blessed, you can say В добрый час!, which translates to 'into a good hour' to wish someone an auspicious start.
- The adjective счастливый used in this phrase comes from the root for 'happiness', but historically it was linked to the concept of 'chance' or 'fortune'.
Examples in context
- Счастливого пути!Have a nice trip!This sentence is useful for wishing someone a nice trip using Счастливого пути.Tatoeba #637821 by shanghainese, translation #339238 by nickyeow
- Иван, желаю тебе отличной поездки!Ivan, I wish you an excellent trip!
- Приятной поездки и будь осторожен!Have a nice trip and be careful!
- Счастливого пути, дорогой друг!Schastlivogo puti, dorogoy drug!Have a nice trip, dear friend!
- Желаю вам счастливого пути!Zhelayu vam schastlivogo puti!I wish you a pleasant journey!
Example conversation
At the train station as a man prepares to board a train.
- Анастасия AnastasiaПоезд уже отправляется.Poyezd uzhe otpravlyayetsya.The train is departing already.
- Андрей AndreyДа, мне пора.Da, mne pora.Yes, it is time for me to go.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСчастливого пути, Андрей!Schastlivogo puti, Andrey!Have a nice trip, Andrey!
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, Анастасия.Spasibo, Anastasiya.Thank you, Anastasiya.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry счастливого пути.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
