Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| хорошо́ | xorošó | |
| ла́дно | ládno | |
| оке́й | okéj | |
| ок | ok | [ok] (narrow) [oˈkʲej] (narrow) |
The term is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance. Depending on the specific word used, it can also mean that something is 'fine' or 'good' or it can serve as a way to indicate something is 'alright' or 'normal' (using нормально). In computing contexts, ОК is used to refer to activating an OK button.
Which one should you use?
The various forms of 'ok' carry different nuances: хорошо́ is the standard way to express agreement or state that something is satisfactory. ла́дно is used colloquially when you are conceding a point or want to end a discussion, similar to saying 'alright then'. оке́й is a direct loanword from English used in modern speech, while ок is primarily used in internet slang and text messaging.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
хорошо́ is a neutral, standard term. ла́дно is a casual way to express agreement. оке́й is informal and common in modern, casual conversation, particularly among younger people. ок is considered slang and is mostly restricted to digital messaging.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
xorošó
Did you know?
- While хорошо́ means 'ok' or 'good', saying it twice as хорошо́-хорошо́ can signal impatience, similar to saying 'yes, yes, I get it' in English.
- In some contexts, ла́дно can be used as a command to tell someone to be quiet or stop doing something, acting like 'that's enough'.
- The word ла́дно has an older, more rustic connotation and is often associated with the idea of 'smoothly' or 'harmoniously', stemming from a root related to 'order' or 'arrangement'.
Examples in context
- Нажми на кнопку ОК.Click the OK button.This sentence shows how to use the slang form ок when referring to a computer button.Tatoeba #12441786 by marafon, translation #4496212 by CK
- Это моя жизнь, окей?This is my life, OK?This sentence demonstrates the use of ок to ask for confirmation in a question.Tatoeba #13195268 by marafon, translation #12806734 by maaster
- Окей, я вроде бы усвоил.OK, I think I get it.This sentence shows the use of the slang form ок to express that one has understood something.Tatoeba #3690463 by Ooneykcall, translation #3636187 by CK
- Конечно! Без проблем.Certainly! No problem.
- Ладно, я постараюсь успеть.OK, I'll try to finish it.
- Ладно, увидимся там.OK, see you there.
- Да, нормально.Yes, alright.
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alexander and Ekaterina are planning their afternoon.
- Александр AleksandrМы пойдём в парк через час?My poydyom v park cherez chas?Shall we go to the park in an hour?
- Екатерина EkaterinaХорошо́, я буду готова.Khorosho, ya budu gotova.Okay, I will be ready.
- Александр AleksandrТы возьмёшь с собой зонт?Ty voz'myosh' s soboy zond?Will you take an umbrella with you?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, конечно.Da, konechno.Yes, of course.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ok” translations and entries ок, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
