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How do you say "how is it going" in Russian?

Как идут дела

Kak idut dela

Phrase Cyrillic

In Russian, "how is it going" is Как идут дела (Kak idut dela).

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Pronunciation

Aim for Kak idut dela when you say it aloud, keeping the accent on "del", letting the remaining sounds slide by quickly.

Writing and usage

Как идут дела is written using cyrillic. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

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How to remember Как идут дела

Picture "Kak idut dela" and connect it to "how is it going" — something like the syllable "Kak" in everyday English speech.

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Questions about Как идут дела

How do you pronounce Как идут дела?

Aim for Kak idut dela when you say it aloud, keeping the accent on "del", letting the remaining sounds slide by quickly.

Is Как идут дела formal or casual?

Как идут дела is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Как идут дела used in Russian?

Как идут дела is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (how is it going).

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