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How to say "good morning" in Russian
Доброе утро
Dobroye utro
/ˈdobrəjə ˈutrə/
When to use it
Standard morning greeting until about noon. Polite, works in any setting.
Syllables & stress
DO-braye U-tra
Formal or informal?
Neutral and safe with anyone — colleagues, strangers, hotel staff. Used roughly until 11–12; after that «Добрый день».
Examples
Доброе утро, как спалось?
Dobroye utro, kak spalos'?
Good morning, how did you sleep?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "good morning" in Russian?
"good morning" in Russian is Доброе утро, pronounced Dobroye utro (DO-braye U-tra — stress on the capitalised syllable).
How do you pronounce Доброе утро?
Dobroye utro — IPA /ˈdobrəjə ˈutrə/. Syllables: DO-braye U-tra. Use the Listen button above to hear it.
Is Доброе утро formal or informal?
Neutral and safe with anyone — colleagues, strangers, hotel staff. Used roughly until 11–12; after that «Добрый день».
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