ура́
urá
The Russian phrase for "hooray" is ура́ (urá). Wiktionary also lists сла́ва (sláva).
Meaning: elated expression of approval (intj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ура́ | urá |
| сла́ва | sláva |
ура́ is a standard exclamation used by crowds or groups to celebrate a victory or a successful event.
Which one should you use?
While ура́ is a general exclamation of joy or triumph, сла́ва is more specific to the sense of "glory" or "praise" and is often used in the phrase Слава [someone/something]! (Glory to [someone/something]!).
How do you pronounce it?
urá
When do people say it?
In a military or formal context, the rhythmic shouting of ура́ is a traditional way to express support or celebrate a victory.
Did you know?
- In the Russian army, the ура́ charge was a psychological tool used to intimidate the enemy by creating a wall of sound during an infantry assault.
- While ура́ is common, Russians also use the word ух ты́ to express a similar feeling of sudden surprise and admiration, though it cannot be shouted by a crowd.
- The word сла́ва also means 'fame' or 'reputation', meaning that praising someone with сла́ва is simultaneously an act of giving them public renown.
Examples in context
- Ура́, мы выиграли!Ura, my vyigrali!Hooray, we won!
- Ура́, завтра выходной!Ura, zavtra vykhodnoy!Hooray, tomorrow is a day off!
- Ура́, наконец-то лето!Ura, nakonets-to leto!Hooray, finally summer!
Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are looking at their exam results.
- Андрей AndreyОльга, смотри, мы оба сдали!Olga, smotri, my oba sdali!Olga, look, we both passed!
- Ольга OlgaУра́! Я так этого ждала!Ura! Ya tak etogo zhdala!Hooray! I was waiting for this so much!
- Андрей AndreyТеперь можно спокойно отдыхать.Teper mozhno spokoyno otdykhat.Now we can relax peacefully.
- Ольга OlgaДа, пойдём праздновать!Da, poydyom prazdnovat!Yes, let's go celebrate!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hooray” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
