добро пожаловать в Америку
dobro pozhalovat' v Ameriku
The Russian phrase for "welcome to america" is добро пожаловать в Америку (dobro pozhalovat' v Ameriku).
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome someone who has just arrived in the United States.
What does it mean word for word?
The word добро means "good" or "goodness".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase добро пожаловать в Америку, the word Америку is the accusative case of Америка. This change occurs because it follows the preposition в when expressing direction.
How do you pronounce it?
dobro pozhalovat' v Ameriku
Did you know?
- Using this phrase in a casual setting with friends might feel slightly hyperbolic or even ironic. It is a phrase with a grand, almost regal weight that is often used in official ceremonies.
- The root of the word пожаловать is also found in жалость, the Russian word for 'pity' or 'compassion'.
- The verb пожаловать is related to жаловать, which historically meant granting a favor or salary to a subordinate.
Examples in context
- Добро пожаловать в Америку!Dobro pozhalovat' v Ameriku!Welcome to America!
- Привет, друг, добро пожаловать в Америку!Privet, drug, dobro pozhalovat' v Ameriku!Hi, friend, welcome to America!
Example conversation
Olga meets Andrey at the airport after his flight.
- Ольга OlgaПривет, Андрей! Добро пожаловать в Америку.Privet, Andrey! Dobro pozhalovat v Ameriku.Hi, Andrey! Welcome to America.
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, Ольга! Я очень рад тебя видеть.Spasibo, Olga! Ya ochen rad tebya videt.Thanks, Olga! I am very glad to see you.
- Ольга OlgaТы выглядишь уставшим после перелета.Ty vyglyadish ustavshim posle pereleta.You look tired after the flight.
- Андрей AndreyДа, дорога была очень долгой.Da, doroga byla ochen dolgoy.Yes, the journey was very long.
