Здравствуйте, меня зовут Ава
Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Ava
In Russian, "hello, my name is ava" is said as Здравствуйте, меня зовут Ава (Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Ava).
This phrase is a formal greeting used when introducing yourself to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase меня зовут literally translates to "they call me". In this construction, меня is the accusative case of я (I), meaning "me" and зовут is the third-person plural form of the verb звать (to call).
Which one should you use?
While Здравствуйте, меня зовут Ава is a standard formal introduction, you can also use Добрый день, я Ава to say "Good day, I am Ava" in a formal context. For informal settings, you might use Привет, я Ава (Hi, I am Ava) or Здравствуй, я Ава (Hello, I am Ava).
How do you pronounce it?
Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Ava
Did you know?
- In formal introductions, Russians often use a three-part name consisting of a first name, a patronymic and a surname. Using only a first name like Ава can be seen as overly familiar in high-level business settings.
- The formal greeting Здравствуйте contains a hidden command to 'be healthy'.
- Depending on the social hierarchy, using the informal Привет instead of Здравствуйте during an introduction can be interpreted as a sign of closeness or a deliberate lack of respect.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, меня зовут Ава. Рад(а) познакомиться.Hello, my name is Ava. Nice to meet you.
- Привет, я Ава. Как дела?Hi, I am Ava. How are you doing?
- Добрый день, я – Ава. Вы говорите по-английски?Good day, I am Ava. Do you speak English?
- Здравствуйте, меня зовут Ава, приятно познакомиться.Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Ava, priyatno poznakomitsya.Hello, my name is Ava, nice to meet you.
- Здравствуйте, меня зовут Ава и я ваш новый коллега.Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Ava i ya vash novyy kollega.Hello, my name is Ava and I am your new colleague.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a business conference.
- Андрей AndreyЗдравствуйте, меня зовут Ава.Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Ava.Hello, my name is Ava.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЗдравствуйте, Ава! Я Анастасия.Zdravstvuyte, Ava! Ya Anastasiya.Hello, Ava! I am Anastasia.
- Андрей AndreyПриятно познакомиться, Анастасия.Priyatno poznakomitsya, Anastasiya.Pleased to meet you, Anastasia.
- Анастасия AnastasiaМне тоже очень приятно.Mne tozhe ochen' priyatno.I am very pleased too.
