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How to Say "How old are you?" in Russian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Сколько тебе лет?
"How old are you?" in Russian · say it like skol'ko tee-yeh lyet

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Russian is Сколько тебе лет?. 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

Сколько вам лет?
Use this form in formal situations or when addressing someone respectfully.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to ask someone about their age in a casual conversation. It is appropriate among friends or acquaintances. If you are speaking to someone older or in a formal context, use the variant with 'вам'.

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Examples in Russian

RussianEnglish
Сколько тебе лет?How old are you?
Сколько вам лет?How old are you? (formal)
Common mistake
A common mistake is using the informal 'ты' with strangers or older people; it's better to use 'вы' in those cases.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It can be considered impolite in some cultures, so be mindful of the context.

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