🇷🇺 Russian phrases

How to Say "Help" in Russian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Помогите
"Help" in Russian · say it like pah-mah-gee-teh

The most natural way to say "Help" in Russian is Помогите. 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

Помоги
more casual, used when addressing one person
Помогите, пожалуйста
more polite, adds 'please'

When to use it

Use 'Помогите' when you need help from someone, especially in urgent situations. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it in public places or when you are in distress.

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Examples in Russian

RussianEnglish
Помогите, я потерялся.Help, I am lost.
Помогите мне с домашним заданием.Help me with my homework.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'помогите' with 'помоги', which is less formal and used for one person.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Помогите, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Russian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'помоги' instead of 'помогите'?

'Помоги' is used when speaking to one person in a casual context, while 'помогите' is more formal or when addressing multiple people.

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