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    How to say "what is your name" in Russian

    Как тебя зовут
    Kak tebya zovut
    /kak tʲɪˈbʲa zɐˈvut/

    When to use it

    Informal. Polite/formal: 'Как вас зовут?'.

    Variations

    Как вас зовут?
    Kak vas zovut?
    Formal/plural

    Examples

    Привет! Как тебя зовут?
    Privet! Kak tebya zovut?
    Hi! What's your name?

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "what is your name" in Russian?

    "what is your name" in Russian is Как тебя зовут, pronounced Kak tebya zovut.

    How do you pronounce Как тебя зовут?

    Kak tebya zovut — IPA /kak tʲɪˈbʲa zɐˈvut/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Как тебя зовут formal or informal?

    Informal. Polite/formal: 'Как вас зовут?'.

    Are there other ways to say "what is your name" in Russian?

    Yes: Как вас зовут? (Kak vas zovut?) — Formal/plural.

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