іди геть
idy het
The English phrase 'go away' is translated into Ukrainian as іди геть (idy het).
іди геть is used as a command to tell someone to leave a place.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb іди (go) and the adverb геть (away/off).
Which one should you use?
While іди геть tells someone to leave the area entirely, the word відійди is used to ask someone to simply move a short distance away from you.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
іди геть is a blunt command and can be perceived as rude or angry. To make a polite request to move, you can use відійди, будь ласка (please move away).
How does it change in a sentence?
To address more than one person or to use a formal tone, change the verb to the second-person plural form ідіть.
How do you pronounce it?
idy het
Did you know?
- Ukrainian has separate imperative verbs for 'going' on foot versus 'going' by vehicle, meaning іди геть specifically implies the person must walk away.
- Using the formal ідіть геть can sometimes sound ironically sarcastic or extremely cold in a professional setting. It uses the polite form to deliver a very impolite message.
- In Ukrainian culture, using іди геть during a heated argument is often accompanied by a sharp hand gesture pointing toward the exit to emphasize the command.
Examples in context
- Іди геть, я хочу бути одна.Idy het, ya khochu buty odna.Go away, I want to be alone.
- Просто іди геть від мене.Prosto idy het vid mene.Just go away from me.
- Ти мене дратуєш, іди геть!Ty mene dratuyesh, idy het!You are annoying me, go away!
Example conversation
Serhii and Iryna are having an argument in a park.
- Ірина IrynaЧому ти на мене так дивишся?Chomu ty na mene tak dyvyshsia?Why are you looking at me like that?
- Сергій SerhiiІрино, іди геть зараз же!Iryno, idy het zaraz zhe!Iryna, go away right now!
- Ірина IrynaТи справді такий грубий?Ty spravdi takyi hrubyi?Are you really that rude?
- Сергій SerhiiТак, просто йди геть.Tak, prosto idy het.Yes, just go away.
