7 Ways to Say Good Morning in Russian

The most standard and polite way to say good morning in Russian is Доброе утро.

But that’s not the only way to say it—read on to see seven ways to wish someone a good morning. Plus, find out how to respond if someone wishes you a good morning, and learn over 45 more vocabulary words for talking about the morning in Russian.

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All-purpose Ways to Say Good Morning in Russian

Whether you’re in mixed company or you’re not sure of your social standing compared to the people you’re speaking with, these phrases are neutral, safe choices for morning greetings in Russian:

Доброе утро (Good morning)

This is the standard and polite way to greet someone in the morning, suitable for most situations and people.

Доброго рассвета! (Good dawn!)

This poetic expression is used to wish someone a serene and beautiful start to the day, often in artistic or literary contexts. It’s a bit more formal due to its poetic nature.

Солнечного утра! (Sunny morning!)

This greeting conveys a warm and positive start to the day. It’s used when you want to wish someone a bright and cheerful morning ahead, making it fitting for various situations, from friends to acquaintances.

Formal Ways to Say Good Morning in Russian

Since the typical Доброе утро works just fine in formal Russian situations, there aren’t really any special ways to formally greet someone that are morning-specific. However, you can use either of these two phrases in the morning to wish someone a good day or simply say hello:

Приветствую вас (I greet you)

This formal greeting is a polite and respectful way to acknowledge the morning and the person you’re addressing. It’s appropriate for professional settings or when showing courtesy to someone in a higher position.

Добрый день (Good day)

While not exclusively a morning greeting, “Добрый день” is a polite and formal way to greet someone during the daytime. It can be used in the morning as well, especially when you anticipate a productive day.

Casual Ways to Say Good Morning in Russian

If you’re saying good morning to your friends or in a casual situation, these more casual phrases are good options:

Утро (Morning)

You can shorten Доброе утро to just Утро for a more casual greeting. It’s a concise and informal way to greet someone, often used between close friends or family members who share a comfortable relationship.

доброе Утречко (Good little morning)

An endearing and affectionate term to greet someone in the early hours, typically used in close relationships to convey warmth and intimacy.

How to Respond to “Good Morning” in Russian

Most of the time, if someone wishes you a hearty good morning in Russian, you can respond in kind by saying the phrase right back at them.

For variety’s sake here are some other ways to respond to “good morning” in Russian. Since most of these are neutral in formality, I’ve given you both the formal and informal variations of each phrase.

• Доброе. (Good morning. Literally: “Good.”)
• Спасибо, вам тоже. [formal] / Спасибо, тебе тоже. [informal] (Thank you, you too.)
• И вам доброе утро. [formal] / И тебе доброе утро. [informal] (And you a good morning too.)
• Спасибо, также желаю вам хорошего дня. [formal] / Спасибо, тоже желаю тебе хорошего дня. [informal] (Thank you, I also wish you a good day.)
• Привет! Да, утро началось отлично! [Informal] (Hi! Yes, the morning started great!)
• Доброе утро! Как вы сегодня? [formal] / Доброе утро! Как ты сегодня? [informal] (Good morning! How are you today?)

Now you know both how to say “good morning” in Russian, and how to respond it someone wishes it to you. Nice! To practice these expressions and learn even more situational ways to greet someone in the morning, you can use the FluentU program. 

Other Morning Vocabulary in Russian

Speak about your morning in Russian with confidence using these additional vocabulary related to mornings and morning activities:

Waking up

Russian	English Translation
Восход	Sunrise
Рассвет	Dawn
Утро	Morning
Заря	Daybreak
Солнечный свет	Sunlight
Ранний	Early
День начинается	The day begins
Солнце встает	The sun rises
Завесы открываются	Curtains are opened
Будильник	Alarm clock
Пение птиц	Birdsong
Шторы	Curtains
Подъем	Wake-up
Пробуждение	Awakening
Раннее утро	Early morning

Note that the meaning of Раннее утро is slightly different between English and Russian. It’s common to hear about anything past midnight as “morning” in English, but in Russian the “early morning” starts no earlier than 4-5 in the morning, when one is already past the midway point of his sleep.

Eating breakfast

Russian	English Translation
Завтрак	Breakfast
Яйца	Eggs
Омлет	Omelet
Сосиска	Sausage
Каша	Porridge
Овсянка	Oatmeal
Йогурт	Yogurt
Фрукты	Fruit
Блины	Think pancakes/crepes
Хлеб	Bread
Тост	Toast
Варенье	Jam
Масло	Butter
Мед	Honey
Кофе	Coffee
Чай	Tea
Сок	Juice
Молоко	Milk

Getting ready for the day

Russian	English Translation
Умывание	Washing face/hands
Чистка зубов	Brushing teeth
Одеваться	Get dressed
Утренняя пробежка	Morning jog
Утренняя йога	Morning yoga
Зарядка	Morning exercises
Привести себя в порядок	Groom oneself
Утренняя рутина	Morning routine
Планировать день	Plan the day
Строить планы на день	Make plans for the day
Уточнить расписание	Check the schedule
Читать утреннюю газету	Reading the morning newspaper
Собираться в школу	Get ready for school
Выйти из дома	Leave the house
Поехать на работу	Commute to work
Уходить на работу	Leave for work

 

Enjoy the rest of your morning, wish all your Russian-speaking friends a good morning in Russian and have a beautiful rest of your day!