Ты готов?
Ty gotov?
The English phrase "are you ready?" is translated into Russian as Ты готов? (Ty gotov?)
This phrase is a question used to ask if someone is prepared to start an activity.
Which one should you use?
The form Ты готов? is the informal version, while Вы готовы? is used for formal situations. Additionally, the form of the adjective changes based on the gender of the person you are addressing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The grammar of the phrase depends on who you are addressing. Use the masculine form Ты готов? when addressing a man or a boy, and use the feminine form Ты готова? when addressing a woman. When addressing more than one person, or when using the formal you to show respect, use the plural form Вы готовы?
How do you pronounce it?
Ty gotov?
Did you know?
- While Ты готов? asks about preparation, Russians often respond with Поехали!, which literally means 'let us go by vehicle' even if they are about to start a dance or a test.
- The word ты is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'thou', as both descend from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European roots.
- The word готов can also mean 'cooked' when referring to food. If you ask Готово?, you might be asking if the meal is finished rather than if a person is prepared.
Examples in context
- Ты готов(а) к экскурсии?Are you ready for the excursion?
- Вы готовы к встрече?Are you ready for the meeting?
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Andrey are about to start a workout.
- Екатерина EkaterinaАндрей, ты готов?Andrey, ty gotov?Andrey, are you ready?
- Андрей AndreyДа, я готов. Начнём!Da, ya gotov. Nachnyom!Yes, I am ready. Let's start!
- Екатерина EkaterinaОтлично, тогда погнали.Otlichno, togda pognali.Great, then let's go.
- Андрей AndreyЯ жду команду.Ya zhdu komandu.I'm waiting for the signal.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ты, CC BY-SA 4.0.
