Women’s Day (March, 8) is a big day in Russia and some other post-Soviet states. Don’t forget to congratulate your girlfriend!
Forms of Address
Люби́мая – [lyoo-bee-ma-ya] – beloved
Дорога́я – [da-ra-ga-ya] – darling
Родна́я – [rad-na-ya] – (my)dear, (my) darling
Ми́лая – [mee-la-ya] – nice, lovely, sweet
Congratulations Sayings
С Восьмы́м ма́рта! – [svas’-mym mar-ta] – Happy 8 March!
Поздравля́ю! – [paz-drav-lya-you] – Congratulations!
Я тебя́ люблю́. – [ya tee-bya lyoob-lyoo] – I love you.
Ты – лу́чшая. – [ty looch-shaya] – You are the best.
Ты – самая краси́вая! – [ty sa-ma-ya kra-see-va-ya] – You are the most beautiful.
Ты неповтори́ма. – [ty nee-pav-ta-ree-ma] – You are unique.
Еди́нственная моя́! – [ye-deens-tvee-na-ya ma-ya] – You are (my) only girl / woman.
Ты всегда́ в моём се́рдце. – [ty vseeg-da v ma-yom ser-tse] – You are always in my heart.