Russian · Greetings & Phrases
Как дела?
kak dela?
How are you?
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A common informal greeting asking about well-being.
Example
Привет! Как дела?
Hi! How are you?
Etymology
Как дела? (kak dela?) translates to 'how are things?' and is rooted in everyday conversation. It is a traditional greeting.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is generally informal, used among friends and acquaintances. It is frequently spoken but can appear in informal writing.