снова привет
snova privet
The English phrase "hello again" can be translated into Russian as снова привет (snova privet).
Снова привет is a simple and casual way of saying "hello again" in Russian.
Meaning: Translations (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb снова (again) and the informal greeting привет (hello).
Which one should you use?
While снова привет is a direct way to say "hello again", привет еще раз is a more common, natural way to express the same sentiment in casual conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you are addressing a stranger, a teacher or someone in a professional setting, use снова здравствуйте instead of снова привет. Здравствуйте снова is a standard and polite way to say "hello again" in Russian. For a more formal "greetings once again," you may use Приветствую еще раз. For an informal "hello once again," you can use Привет еще раз.
How do you pronounce it?
snova privet
Did you know?
- The word привет is not just a greeting, but its ancient roots suggest it once meant an 'appeal' or a 'will', implying a sense of intention behind the spoken word.
- In certain contexts, привет can be used as a noun to mean a 'shout-out' or a message sent via a third party.
- In Russian culture, saying привет too many times to the same person in one day can sometimes be perceived as being overly playful or even slightly ironic.
Examples in context
- Снова привет, как дела?Snova privet, kak dela?Hello again, how are things?
- О, снова привет!O, snova privet!Oh, hello again!
- Снова привет, рад тебя видеть.Snova privet, rad tebya videt'.Hello again, glad to see you.
Example conversation
Two friends run into each other a second time at the same cafe.
- Сергей SergeyСнова привет, Екатерина!Snova privet, Ekaterina!Hello again, Ekaterina!
- Екатерина EkaterinaСергей, ты снова здесь?Sergey, ty snova zdes'?Sergey, are you here again?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я очень люблю этот кофе.Da, ya ochen' lyublyu etot kofe.Yes, I really love this coffee.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ тоже его обожаю.Ya tozhe yego obozhayu.I adore it too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries привет, снова, CC BY-SA 4.0.
