пойди сдохни
poydi sdokhni
The English phrase "go die" is translated into Russian as пойди сдохни (poydi sdokhni).
пойди сдохни is a harsh, aggressive and highly vulgar expression used to tell someone that you want them to die. It is typically used to express extreme contempt or during heated arguments.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb пойди (go) and the imperative verb сдохни (die/croak). The verb сдохни specifically refers to the death of an animal or a carcass. Using it toward a human is highly dehumanizing and insulting.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
пойди сдохни is considered slang and is highly vulgar.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both verbs in the phrase пойди сдохни are in the singular imperative form, meaning the expression is directed at one person.
How do you pronounce it?
poydi sdokhni
Did you know?
- While пойди сдохни is aggressive, Russian has other ways to express this idea that are less about death and more about distance, such as telling someone to go to the forest where a bear lives.
- The verb сдохнуть is used in Russian to describe the death of a battery or a piece of machinery, treating the object like a dying animal.
- If this phrase is used in a legal context in Russia, it can be categorized as 'insult' оскорбление, which is a specific administrative offense that can result in a fine.
Examples in context
- Пойди сдохни уже, и оставь меня в покое.Poydi sdokhni uzhe, i ostav' menya v pokoye.Just go die and leave me alone.
- Да пошёл ты, пойди сдохни!Da poshol ty, poydi sdokhni!Screw you, go die!
- Просто пойди сдохни где-нибудь.Prosto poydi sdokhni gde-nibud'.Just go die somewhere.
Example conversation
A heated argument between two people in a street.
- Мария MariaТы меня постоянно бесишь, Сергей!Ty menya postoyanno besish', Sergey!You always annoy me, Sergey!
- Сергей SergeyОй, да ладно тебе, Мария.Oy, da ladno tebe, Mariya.Oh, come on, Maria.
- Мария MariaПойди сдохни и исчезни из моей жизни!Poydi sdokhni i ischezni iz moyey zhizni!Go die and disappear from my life!
- Сергей SergeyНу и пусть.Nu i pust'.Fine, let it be.
