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Russian Greeting: "Как дела?"

"Как дела?" is a common Russian greeting, literally meaning "How are things?" It's a casual way to ask that works with friends, colleagues, and family alike. A typical reply is "Нормально" (Okay/So-so) or "Хорошо, а у тебя?" (Good, and you?).

Examples

Как дела?

"How's it going?" (a casual way to ask that works with almost anyone)

Нормально, а у тебя?

"Okay, and you?" (a relaxed, common reply)

Хорошо, спасибо.

"Good, thank you." (a slightly more polite reply)