🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to say “Please” in Russian

Пожалуйста

pozhaluysta

neutral

Means both "please" and "you're welcome", and also "here you go" when handing something over. Usually pronounced "pa-ZHAL-sta", with the й dropped.

Other ways to say it

RussianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Будьте добрыbud'te dobryBe so kindExtra-polite way to make a request, e.g. to a waiter or stranger.
Не за чтоne za chtoDon't mention itCasual reply to thanks.

In a sentence

Кофе, пожалуйста.

Kofe, pozhaluysta.

A coffee, please.

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