спасибо и до свидания
spasibo i do svidaniya
The English phrase "thank you and goodbye" is translated into Russian as спасибо и до свидания (spasibo i do svidaniya).
This phrase is a polite way to express gratitude and end a conversation or a visit. The first part, спасибо, is the most common way to say "thank you" in Russian.
Which one should you use?
While спасибо и до свидания is the standard way to express this sentiment, you can also use the more informal спасибо и пока to say "thanks and bye."
How do you pronounce it?
spasibo i do svidaniya
Did you know?
- In very formal Russian settings, one might replace спасибо with благодарю, which literally means 'I give thanks' or 'I reward'.
- In Russian culture, saying спасибо too many times in one conversation can sometimes be perceived as insincere or overly formal.
- Both the Russian спасибо and the English 'goodbye' evolved from religious formulas wishing for God's protection or blessing.
Examples in context
- Спасибо и до свидания, господин директор.Spasibo i do svidaniya, gospodin direktor.Thank you and goodbye, Mr. Director.
- Спасибо и до свидания, доктор.Spasibo i do svidaniya, doktor.Thank you and goodbye, doctor.
- Спасибо и до свидания, всем приятного вечера.Spasibo i do svidaniya, vsem priyatnogo vechera.Thank you and goodbye, have a nice evening, everyone.
Example conversation
Andrey is leaving a small shop after buying some flowers.
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо и до свидания, Анастасия.Spasibo i do svidaniya, Anastasiya.Thank you and goodbye, Anastasia.
- Анастасия AnastasiaПожалуйста, Андрей. Всего доброго!Pozhaluysta, Andrey. Vsego dobrogo!You're welcome, Andrey. All the best!
- Андрей AndreyХорошего вам дня.Khoroshego vam dnya.Have a good day.
- Анастасия AnastasiaИ вам.I vam.And you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries до, и, спасибо, CC BY-SA 4.0.
