Добро пожаловать в нашу школу
Dobro pozhalovat' v nashu shkolu
Добро пожаловать в нашу школу (Dobro pozhalovat' v nashu shkolu) is the Russian way to say "welcome to our school".
This phrase is used as a greeting to welcome someone to a school for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The greeting Добро пожаловать literally translates to "come with goodness". The second part, в нашу школу, means "to our school".
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition в (in/into) requires the accusative case here because it indicates direction/movement toward the school. The words нашу школу are in the accusative case to match the direction implied by the preposition в.
How do you pronounce it?
Dobro pozhalovat' v nashu shkolu
Did you know?
- The word школа comes from the Greek 'schole', which surprisingly meant 'leisure' or 'free time' rather than a place of work.
- In Russian schools, the first day of the academic year is called День знаний or 'Knowledge Day'. This is a massive national celebration involving flowers and ribbons, regardless of whether students are new or returning.
- The verb пожаловать comes from a root meaning 'to show grace' or 'to bestow a favor'. Originally, the greeting implied that the guest was doing the host a favor by visiting.
Examples in context
- Уважаемые ученики! Добро пожаловать в нашу школу! Мы рады видеть вас здесь и надеемся, что ваше обучение будет полноценным и интересным!Dear students! Welcome to our school! We are glad to see you here and hope that your education will be fulfilling and exciting!
- Привет! Рады тебя видеть в нашей школе! Если у тебя будут вопросы, не стесняйся спрашивать, мы здесь, чтобы помочь тебе!Hi! We're glad to see you at our school! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help you!
- Добро пожаловать в нашу школу, ребята!Dobro pozhalovat' v nashu shkolu, rebyata!Welcome to our school, kids!
- Добро пожаловать в нашу школу, новый ученик.Dobro pozhalovat' v nashu shkolu, novyy uchenik.Welcome to our school, new student.
Example conversation
A teacher greets a new parent during an open house.
- Сергей SergeyДобро пожаловать в нашу школу!Dobro pozhalovat' v nashu shkolu!Welcome to our school!
- Екатерина EkaterinaСпасибо большое, Сергей.Spasibo bol'shoye, Sergey.Thank you very much, Sergey.
- Сергей SergeyЯ покажу вам наш класс.Ya pokazhu vam nash klass.I will show you our classroom.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЭто очень любезно с вашей стороны.Eto ochen' lyubezno s vashey storony.That is very kind of you.
