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Bless you in Russian

Bless you in Russian is будь здоров! to a man, будь здорова! to a woman, and будьте здоровы! politely or to several people. Literally it wishes be healthy, so no blessing is involved, only health.

Aurélien CuvelierAug 9, 2026 · Updated Aug 10, 2026

будь здоров!

bud zdorov

to a man

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The short adjective agrees with the sneezer: здоров for a man, здорова for a woman, здоровы for вы. The same trio you met in рад/рада, doing the same work.

Будьте здоровы is also a warm goodbye (stay healthy), especially from older speakers, and a toast. One phrase, three jobs, all of them wishing the same thing.

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