Russian Word of the Day
пожалуйста
pa-ZHA-lu-sta • particle / interjection — 1st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: Please; You're welcome ( polite request or response to thanks )
Examples
- Пожалуйста, передайте мне соль.
(Please pass me the salt.) - — Спасибо! — Пожалуйста.
(— Thank you! — You're welcome.) - Пожалуйста, подождите минуту.
(Please wait a minute.)
Synonyms
- будьте добры
- прошу
Use пожалуйста to make polite requests (equivalent to 'please') or as a short reply to 'thank you' ('you're welcome'). It's neutral and common in spoken and written Russian; it can also soften commands (e.g., 'Пожалуйста, сядьте').
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