Significado
Expressing happiness upon meeting someone.
Contexto cultural
Russians value sincerity. 'Рад тебя видеть' is often accompanied by a firm handshake (between men) or a sincere smile. It is not just a polite filler. In Russian business, using 'Рад вас видеть' at the start of a second meeting helps build 'svyazi' (connections/networking). On Russian social media (VK, Telegram), this phrase is a common comment on photos to show you miss someone. When guests arrive at a Russian home, the host almost always says 'Рады вас видеть' as they offer slippers (tapochki).
Gender Check
Always remember: Men say 'Рад', Women say 'Рада'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
The 'You' Trap
Don't use 'тебя' with people you don't know well. Use 'вас' to stay safe and polite.
Significado
Expressing happiness upon meeting someone.
Gender Check
Always remember: Men say 'Рад', Women say 'Рада'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
The 'You' Trap
Don't use 'тебя' with people you don't know well. Use 'вас' to stay safe and polite.
Add 'Очень'
Adding 'очень' (very) makes the greeting sound much warmer and more sincere.
Eye Contact
When saying this, look the person in the eyes. Russians value directness and honesty in greetings.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'рад' based on the speaker's gender.
(A woman says): Привет, Анна! ____ тебя видеть!
Since the speaker is a woman, she must use the feminine short adjective form 'Рада'.
Choose the correct formal version of the phrase.
You are meeting your boss. What do you say?
In formal settings, 'тебя' must be replaced with the formal 'вас'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Рад тебя видеть. 2. Рады вас видеть. 3. Был рад тебя видеть.
1 is singular/present, 2 is plural/present, 3 is singular/past.
Complete the dialogue.
Иван: Привет, Катя! Катя: Привет, Иван! Я так ____ тебя видеть!
Катя is a female name, so she uses 'рада'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Gender Agreement for 'Рад'
Male Speaker
- • Я рад
Female Speaker
- • Я рада
Group Speaker
- • Мы рады
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios(A woman says): Привет, Анна! ____ тебя видеть!
Since the speaker is a woman, she must use the feminine short adjective form 'Рада'.
You are meeting your boss. What do you say?
In formal settings, 'тебя' must be replaced with the formal 'вас'.
1. Рад тебя видеть. 2. Рады вас видеть. 3. Был рад тебя видеть.
1 is singular/present, 2 is plural/present, 3 is singular/past.
Иван: Привет, Катя! Катя: Привет, Иван! Я так ____ тебя видеть!
Катя is a female name, so she uses 'рада'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but use 'Рад вас видеть' (formal) instead of 'тебя'.
No, it's better to use 'Приятно познакомиться' (Nice to meet you) if it's the first time.
Russian drops the verb 'to be' in the present tense. It's implied.
Use the plural form: 'Рады вас видеть'.
Only if it's a video call. If it's voice only, say 'Рад тебя слышать' (Glad to hear you).
No, it's a very standard and safe way to be friendly.
You can say 'Я тоже!' (Me too!) or 'Взаимно!' (Likewise!).
'Рад' is a short adjective for a temporary state; 'Радостный' is a long adjective for a general quality.
No, use 'Был рад тебя видеть' (I was glad to see you) in the past tense.
Yes, it is universal across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc.
Frases relacionadas
Приятно познакомиться
similarNice to meet you
Добро пожаловать
similarWelcome
Рад встрече
synonymGlad for the meeting
Сколько лет, сколько зим
builds onLong time no see
