всем привет
vsem privet
The English phrase "hello everyone" is translated into Russian as всем привет (vsem privet).
всем привет is a very common way to start a video, a blog post or a casual meeting with a group of people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of всем (to everyone) and привет (hi/hello).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This phrase is informal and is best suited for friends, colleagues of equal status or a casual online community.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word всем is the dative case of все (everyone), which is required because the greeting is grammatically directed to the group.
How do you pronounce it?
vsem privet
Did you know?
- Russian has a specific word приветик which is a 'diminutive' version of привет, often used in всем приветик to sound extra cute or flirtatious.
- The word привет is related to the concept of 'bringing' or 'approaching' something. This is suggested by its Proto-Slavic roots involving an 'appeal' or 'intention' directed toward someone.
- In some contexts, привет can be used as a sarcastic exclamation when someone does something unexpected, similar to saying 'well, hello there' in English.
Examples in context
- Всем привет, я Том.Hello, everyone, I'm Tom.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself using всем привет.Tatoeba #5287937 by marafon, translation #5478488 by CK
- Всем привет!Hello everyone!This sentence is useful for practicing a simple exclamation of всем привет.Tatoeba #466734 by Aqn, translation #854117 by piksea
- Привет всем!Hi, everyone!
- Всем привет из Москвы!Hello, everyone, from Moscow!
- Всем привет, как дела?Vsem privet, kak dela?Hello everyone, how are you?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olga and Alexander meet at a small office gathering.
- Ольга OlgaВсем привет, ребята!Vsem privet, rebyata!Hello everyone, guys!
- Александр AleksandrПривет, Ольга. Мы тебя ждали.Privet, Ol'ga. My tebya zhdali.Hi, Olga. We were waiting for you.
- Ольга OlgaИзвините за опоздание.Izvinite za opozdaniye.Sorry for being late.
- Александр AleksandrНичего страшного, проходи.Nichego strashnogo, prokhodi.No problem, come in.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries привет, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
