ско́ро
skóro
The English word 'soon' can be translated into Russian as ско́ро (skóro). If unsure, use ско́ро. Wiktionary also lists вско́ре (vskóre).
Meaning: within a short time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ско́ро | skóro |
| вско́ре | vskóre |
The word скоро is the most common way to say 'soon' in Russian. It is neutral and widely understood.
Which one should you use?
While ско́ро is the standard neutral term, вско́ре is more formal and literary, often appearing in news reports or written contexts. For an informal expression that emphasizes the notion of 'soon' or shows excitement, you can use скоро-скоро.
How do you pronounce it?
skóro
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word for 'ambulance' is ско́рая по́мощь, which literally translates to 'fast help' or 'soon help'.
- Russian uses the term скороспе́шность to describe a specific personality trait of someone who is habitually hasty or rushes into decisions too 'soon'.
- The expression ско́ро сойти с ума uses 'soon' not to predict a future event, but as a hyperbolic reaction to something currently absurd.
Examples in context
- Встретимся скоро-скоро в кафе!Let's meet soon at the cafe!
Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are waiting for a movie to start.
- Дмитрий DmitryФильм ско́ро нача́лся?Fil'm skoro nachalsya?Will the movie start soon?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, ещё пять мину́т.Da, yeshcho pyat' minut.Yes, five more minutes.
- Дмитрий DmitryХорошо́, я пойду́ за по́пкорном.Khorosho, ya poydu za popkornom.Okay, I'll go get some popcorn.
- Екатерина EkaterinaПоспеши́, Дмитрий!Pospeshi, Dmitriy!Hurry up, Dmitry!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
