до за́втра
do závtra
The English phrase "see you tomorrow" is translated into Russian as до за́втра (do závtra).
до за́втра is used as a parting expression when you are certain you will see the person again the following day.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition до (until) and the noun завтра (tomorrow).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
до за́втра is commonly used in informal or neutral settings among friends, family or colleagues.
How do you pronounce it?
do závtra
When do people say it?
If you anticipate seeing someone again the following day, you can also use Пока. to say goodbye.
Did you know?
- The word завтра is historically linked to the word за́втрак, which means 'breakfast'.
- The preposition до in this phrase shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as the English preposition 'to', showing a deep linguistic connection between the two languages.
- In some Russian dialects, the phrase до за́втра can be shortened or modified in casual speech to a simple за́втра while still meaning 'see you tomorrow'.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you tomorrow” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries до, CC BY-SA 4.0.
