Davai (давай) literally means "give" in Russian. However, the word is used in many expressions with different meanings, the most popular of which is "come on." In this article, we look at ten different ways to use давай.
The Russian word 'davai' can have a few different meanings depending on the context. It can mean 'let's go', 'come on', Continue reading. Evgeni Petrov.
One can use Давай not only to offer help and ask for a permission, but also to agree and to give a permission. Equivalent in English: agree, OK, it works for me. Russian people use a word Давай to propose a toast.
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Ты дурак/дура (Ty durak/dura)
You can use this one while talking to somebody who has disappointed or annoyed you. Here are some Russian angry phrases with similar meanings: Ты невыносим(а) (Ty nevynosim[a]) — “You're impossible.” Ты глуп(а) (Ty glup[a]) — “You're silly.”
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Малыш/малышка/малышонок
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No, Russians typically do not say the word "bro" very often. While the slang term is widely used in English speaking countries, it is much less common in Russia. Instead, Russians will often use the informal "ты" or "товарищ" when referring to friends, which is more akin to "you" or "mate" in English.
Davai (давай) literally means "give" in Russian.
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