смирись с этим
smiris' s etim
The Russian phrase for 'deal with it' is смирись с этим (smiris' s etim).
This phrase is used to tell someone to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation that cannot be changed. Unlike some English uses of 'deal with it' which might imply solving a problem, the Russian phrase specifically carries the connotation of resigning oneself to an unchangeable reality.
What does it mean word for word?
The word смирись is the imperative form of the verb смириться, which means to resign oneself to something or to accept a fate or situation with humility.
Which one should you use?
While смирись с этим is used for the sense of accepting an unchangeable situation, the word Разберёшься means 'to figure it out' or 'to sort it out'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form смирись с этим is the singular informal imperative. To use the phrase in a formal context or when addressing more than one person, use the form смиритесь с этим.
How do you pronounce it?
smiris' s etim
Did you know?
- The root of смирись is linked to the word мир, which means 'peace' or 'world'. To 'deal with' something in this sense is to find a sense of peace within the situation.
- While English speakers use 'deal with' to mean 'manage' or 'handle', the Russian verb смириться is deeply spiritual. It often implies a humble submission to a higher power or a divine fate.
- In Russian literature, the concept of смирение or 'humility/resignation' is often treated as a profound virtue rather than a sign of weakness or defeat.
Examples in context
- Просто смирись с этим.Just deal with it.This sentence is useful for saying 'Just deal with it' using смирись с этим.Tatoeba #3494342 by marafon, translation #2438365 by Hybrid
- Смирись с этим!Deal with it!This sentence is useful for the imperative 'Deal with it!' using смирись с этим.Tatoeba #5157963 by Ebach, translation #1741460 by CE
- Если вы столкнетесь с проблемой, то я уверен, что вы справитесь с этим.If you encounter a problem, I'm confident that you will deal with it.
- Мне не нравится, как ты это делаешь. Ладно, разберёшься сам.I don't like how you're doing this. Fine, deal with it yourself.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a difficult change in their office schedule.
- Анастасия AnastasiaНам снова придётся работать по выходным.Nam snova pridyotsya rabotat' po vykhodnym.We have to work on weekends again.
- Андрей AndreyПросто смирись с этим, Анастасия.Prosto smiris' s etim, Anastasiya.Just deal with it, Anastasia.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭто очень несправедливо по отношению к нам.Eto ochen' nespravedlivo po otnosheniyu k nam.It is very unfair to us.
- Андрей AndreyЯ понимаю, но выбора нет.Ya ponimayu, no vybora net.I understand, but there is no choice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
