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what can i answer to this common question: Как жизнь !
sometimes when i hear that questions i feel confused to answer it
Как жизнь!
Mar 18, 2015 10:31 AM
Answers · 10
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It's a great question you've asked :)))
"Как жизнь?" it's almost like English "How are you doing?"
So you can answer: "Хорошо, спасибо! А ты как?" = Thanks, I'm fine! And what about you?
or: "Отлично!", "Всё замечательно" (= Great).
Also, in opposite to English, in Russian culture is ok to answer "Пойдёт", "Нормально" (normally), "Так себе" (so-so), "Не очень" (Not so good) )).
March 18, 2015
2
Как жизнь it is a sinonym of как дела.
So you shouldn´t start to talk about your personal life better ))
You can answer shortly (neutral):
Хорошо
Все хорошо
Нормально
Отлично
You can answer (like a russian)
Потихонечку
Пойдет
Твоими молитвами
Good question! ))
March 18, 2015
1
Всё хорошо. А как у тебя?
It is the same as in English. Hello, how are you? I am well and you?
March 18, 2015
Только стоит учитывать, что это неформальная версия. Я бы даже отметила, что эту фразу используют мужчины чаще чем женщины =)
March 18, 2015
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