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How do you say "how have you been" in Russian?
Как у тебя дела
Kak u tebja dela
In Russian, "how have you been" is Как у тебя дела (Kak u tebja dela).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it Kak u tebja dela; leaning into "del" as you say it, and the rest of the word stays relatively even.
Writing and usage
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Example sentence
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How to remember Как у тебя дела
Link the sound "Kak" in "Kak u tebja dela" to something like the syllable "Kak" in everyday English speech, since the word means "how have you been".
Related words
- good morning Доброе утро
- good afternoon Добрый день
- good evening Добрый вечер
- good night спокойной ночи
- how is it going Как идут дела
- whats up Привет
- its nice outside today Сегодня на улице приятно
- the weather is nice Погода хорошая
- what are you doing this weekend Что ты делаешь в эти выходные?
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Questions about Как у тебя дела
How do you pronounce Как у тебя дела?
Pronounce it Kak u tebja dela; leaning into "del" as you say it, and the rest of the word stays relatively even.
Is Как у тебя дела formal or casual?
Как у тебя дела is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Как у тебя дела used in Russian?
Как у тебя дела is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (how have you been).
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