Добро пожаловать в Канаду
Dobro pozhalovat' v Kanadu
The English phrase "welcome to canada" is translated into Russian as Добро пожаловать в Канаду (Dobro pozhalovat' v Kanadu).
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome someone who has just arrived in Canada.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Добро пожаловать is composed of Добро, which means "good" or "goodness".
How does it change in a sentence?
The expression Добро пожаловать is a fixed expression. It does not change regardless of whether you are welcoming one person or many people.
How do you pronounce it?
Dobro pozhalovat' v Kanadu
Did you know?
- In Russian, the root of пожаловать is also found in the word for 'pity' or 'to show mercy'. Historically, to 'welcome' someone was to treat them with the kindness one shows to a person in need.
- The word жаловать in the phrase originally meant 'to bestow' or 'to grant' something. Therefore, the full expression literally translates to 'may goodness be granted to you' as you enter.
- In Russian, the phrase Добро пожаловать is used primarily for arriving at a destination, but you would not use it to tell a guest to 'make themselves at home' once they are inside.
Examples in context
- Добро пожаловать в Канаду!Welcome to Canada!This sentence is useful for expressing a greeting of welcome to Canada using Добро пожаловать в Канаду.Tatoeba #2746791 by afyodor, translation #1102990 by jamessilver
- Добро пожаловать в теплую и гостеприимную Канаду!Welcome to warm and hospitable Canada!
- Добро пожаловать в Канаду, мой друг!Dobro pozhalovat' v Kanadu, moy drug!Welcome to Canada, my friend!
- Добро пожаловать в Канаду после долгого перелета.Dobro pozhalovat' v Kanadu posle dolgogo pereleta.Welcome to Canada after a long flight.
Example conversation
Anastasia meets Andrey at the airport after his arrival.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАндрей, добро пожаловать в Канаду!Andrey, dobro pozhalovat' v Kanadu!Andrey, welcome to Canada!
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, Анастасия! Я очень рад быть здесь.Spasibo, Anastasiya! Ya ochen' rad byt' zdes'.Thank you, Anastasia! I am very glad to be here.
- Анастасия AnastasiaКак прошел твой полет?Kak proshel tvoy polyot?How was your flight?
- Андрей AndreyВсе было хорошо, спасибо.Vsyo bylo khorosho, spasibo.Everything was good, thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
