брось
bros'
The English phrase "drop it" is translated into Russian as брось (bros') in its default form.
брось is a command telling someone to let go of an object and let it fall. In an informal context, it can also serve as the standard command for "throw it".
Which one should you use?
брось is used to mean "drop it" or "throw it" in informal situations. If you want to express the idea of "forget about it" or "let it slide" colloquially, you would instead use Забей на это.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form брось is the singular imperative used for informal addresses. The form бросьте is used when addressing more than one person or when addressing a single person formally.
How do you pronounce it?
bros'
Did you know?
- Russian distinguishes between бросить (to drop/throw) and уронить (to drop accidentally), meaning брось is always an intentional act.
- The verb бросить is used to describe the act of breaking up with a romantic partner, meaning to 'drop' them from your life.
- While брось means 'drop it', the verb бросать can also describe the act of quitting a habit, such as бросать курить for 'quitting smoking'.
Examples in context
- Бросьте!Drop it!This sentence is useful for seeing the polite form бросьте.Tatoeba #3872103 by marafon, translation #1972621 by CK
- Я сказал, брось!I said drop it!This sentence shows how to use брось in a command.Tatoeba #2557673 by paul_lingvo, translation #2405813 by CK
- Наклей на открытку эту марку и брось её в почтовый ящик.Put this stamp on the postcard and drop it in the mailbox.This sentence demonstrates how to use брось when instructing someone to drop an object into a mailbox.Tatoeba #11872507 by marafon, translation #35495 by CK
- Давай забудем об этом споре и пойдем дальше.Let's forget about this argument and move on.
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Example conversation
Maria sees Dmitry holding a dirty piece of trash in the house.
- Мария MariaДмитрий, брось это немедленно!Dmitriy, bros' eto nemedlenno!Dmitry, drop it immediately!
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ просто хотел выкинуть это.Ya prosto khotel vykinut' eto.I just wanted to throw it away.
- Мария MariaСначала брось это на пол!Snachala bros' eto na pol!Drop it on the floor first!
- Дмитрий DmitryХорошо, я всё понял.Khorosho, ya vsyo ponyal.Okay, I got it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
