иди играй
idi igray
The English phrase "go play" is translated into Russian as иди играй (idi igray).
This phrase is a command used to tell someone, most often a child, to leave and occupy themselves with a toy or a game. It is typically used by adults or older children when they are dismissing a younger child.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb иди (go) and the imperative verb играй (play).
How does it change in a sentence?
While иди играй uses two imperative verbs, you can also express the same command using the imperative иди followed by the infinitive играть, resulting in иди играть. To address more than one person or to use a polite tone, use the plural imperative forms идите играйте.
How do you pronounce it?
idi igray
Did you know?
- In Russian, the verb играть is also used for playing a musical instrument, meaning if you tell a child иди играй, they might reach for a piano instead of a toy.
- The verb играть shares a root with игра, which can refer to a game but also to a 'play' in a theater context.
- If an adult tells another adult иди играй in a sarcastic tone, it functions as a dismissive insult suggesting the other person is being childish or naive.
Examples in context
- Артем, иди играй с друзьями во дворе.Artem, go play with your friends in the yard.
- Иди играй в своей комнате.Idi igray v svoyey komnate.Go play in your room.
- Иди играй, я сейчас занята.Idi igray, ya seychas zanyata.Go play, I am busy right now.
- Иди играй с друзьями на улице.Idi igray s druz'yami na ulitse.Go play with friends outside.
Example conversation
A mother is trying to finish some work while her son is being restless.
- Сергей SergeyМама, мне скучно!Mama, mne skuchno!Mom, I'm bored!
- Мария MariaИди играй с машинками, Сергей.Idi igray s mashinkami, Sergey.Go play with your cars, Sergey.
- Сергей SergeyНо я хочу смотреть мультики.No ya khochu smotret' mul'tiki.But I want to watch cartoons.
- Мария MariaСначала иди играй, а потом будет мультик.Snachala idi igray, a potom budet mul'tik.First go play, and then there will be a cartoon.
