готовься
gotov'sya
The English phrase 'get ready' can be translated into Russian as готовься (gotov'sya).
This phrase is used to tell someone to make themselves ready or to prepare themselves for something.
Meaning: to make ready or prepare (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a reflexive verb. The suffix –ся indicates that the subject is performing the action upon themselves, meaning they are preparing themselves.
Which one should you use?
The reflexive form готовься means to prepare oneself, whereas the non-reflexive form готовь would mean to prepare something else, such as a meal or a document.
How does it change in a sentence?
готовься is the singular imperative used for one person in an informal context. The form готовьтесь is the plural or polite imperative, used for a group of people or to one person in a formal manner.
How do you pronounce it?
gotov'sya
Did you know?
- The word готов can also describe food that is 'done' or 'cooked'. If a chef says завтрак готов, they are saying 'breakfast is ready' in the sense that the cooking process is finished.
- While English speakers say 'get ready' for many situations, a Russian speaker might choose the word собирайся if the preparation involves packing bags or leaving the house.
- If you tell someone готовься with a certain sarcastic intonation, it can be a warning that they are about to be scolded or are in trouble.
Examples in context
- Готовься! Завтра последний день.Get ready! Tomorrow is the last day.This sentence shows how to use готовься to express urgency about a deadline.Tatoeba #1461069 by Balamax, translation #507010 by aandrusiak
- Готовься. Я за тобой через полчаса заеду.Get ready. I'm picking you up in half an hour.This sentence shows how to use готовься when telling someone you will arrive to pick them up soon.Tatoeba #6472179 by marafon, translation #12235366 by Miktsoanit
- Готовься.Get ready.This sentence is a simple way to use готовься.Tatoeba #4768685 by marafon, translation #1989588 by CK
- Приготовьтесь к презентации.Get ready for the presentation.
- Будьте готовы к презентации.Be ready for the presentation.
- Готовься к вечеринке.Get ready for the party.
- Готовьтесь к празднику.Get ready for the celebration.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Aleksandr are at home before going to a party.
- Екатерина EkaterinaГотовься, мы выходим через десять минут.Gotov'sya, my vykhodim cherez desyat' minut.Get ready, we are leaving in ten minutes.
- Александр AleksandrЯ почти закончил, сейчас надену рубашку.Ya pochti zakonchil, seychas nadenu rubashku.I am almost done, I will put on my shirt now.
- Екатерина EkaterinaНе забудь взять ключи.Ne zabud' vzyat' klyuchi.Don't forget to take the keys.
- Александр AleksandrХорошо, я уже готов.Khorosho, ya uzhe gotov.Okay, I am ready already.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
