🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to Say "Good" in Russian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
хорошо
"Good" in Russian · say it like khah-rah-SHOH

The most natural way to say "Good" in Russian is хорошо. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

нормально
used in casual contexts to mean 'okay' or 'fine'
отлично
means 'excellent', used when something is very good

When to use it

You can use 'хорошо' to express approval or satisfaction. It is suitable in both formal and informal situations. It can also be used to agree with someone or to confirm that something is acceptable.

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Examples in Russian

RussianEnglish
Все будет хорошо.Everything will be fine.
Как дела? - Хорошо.How are you? - Good.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'хорошо' with 'хороший', which means 'good' as an adjective.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can 'хорошо' be used in formal situations?

Yes, 'хорошо' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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