Рад тебя видеть
Rad tebya videt'
The Russian phrase for "nice to see you" is Рад тебя видеть (Rad tebya videt').
This phrase is a friendly greeting used when meeting someone you already know. Do not use it when meeting someone for the first time. Instead, use Приятно познакомиться.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Рад тебя видеть translates to "[I am] glad to see you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes based on the gender of the speaker and the person being addressed. If the speaker is female, the masculine adjective Рад must be changed to the feminine Рада, resulting in Рада тебя видеть. To address someone formally or a group of people, change the pronoun тебя to вас, resulting in Рад вас видеть.
How do you pronounce it?
Rad tebya videt'
Did you know?
- The word видеть in this phrase shares a common ancestor with the English word 'wit', which originally meant 'to know' or 'to perceive'.
- In Russian, the adjective рад describes the speaker's internal state rather than the quality of the meeting itself.
- Russian uses different words for 'nice' depending on whether it describes a person's character or the pleasure of an encounter.
Examples in context
- Рад тебя видеть, Том.Nice to see you, Tom.This example shows how to use Рад тебя видеть when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #3531937 by marafon, translation #3371187 by CK
- Я всегда рад тебя видеть.It's always nice to see you.This example demonstrates using Рад тебя видеть to express that it is always a pleasure to see someone.Tatoeba #11057780 by marafon, translation #8942737 by CK
- Здравствуйте! Приятно видеть вас.Hello! Nice to see you.
- Привет! Рад тебя видеть.Hi! Nice to see you.
- Привет! Я тоже рада тебя видеть.Hi! I'm also happy to see you.
- Рад тебя видеть в нашем офисе.Rad tebya videt' v nashem ofise.Nice to see you in our office.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey meet unexpectedly at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, привет! Рад тебя видеть.Sergey, privet! Rad tebya videt'.Sergey, hi! Nice to see you.
- Сергей SergeyПривет, Ольга! Я тоже очень рад.Privet, Olga! Ya tozhe ochen' rad.Hi, Olga! I'm very glad too.
- Ольга OlgaКак у тебя дела?Kak u tebya dela?How are you doing?
- Сергей SergeyВсе хорошо, спасибо!Vse khorosho, spasibo!Everything is good, thanks!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries видеть, рад, тебя, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
