понятно
ponyatno
In Russian, the phrase "got it" is expressed as понятно (ponyatno).
понятно is used to express that something is understood or clear. You can use Понятно? as a question to check if someone understands you, similar to asking "Is that clear?" or "Got it?" While понятно focuses on the clarity of the information, other forms like Понял or Поняла focus on the person's act of understanding. Another option is Ясно, which can mean "clear" or "understood" in both formal and informal contexts.
Meaning: I understand (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
понятно is an adverb derived from an adjective meaning "clear" or "understandable".
Which one should you use?
When you use понятно, you are focusing on the clarity of the information provided.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
понятно is common in casual conversation, but be aware that if spoken with a flat intonation, it can sound dismissive or curt, much like a dry "I see" in English. For informal conversations where you want to say "got it", you might also use Понял or Поняла.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, понятно functions as a predicate meaning "it is clear" or "it is understood".
How do you pronounce it?
ponyatno
Did you know?
- In high-tension or military contexts, a subordinate might respond with Так точно!, which literally means 'So precisely!', rather than a simple понятно.
- The word ясно can be used as a synonym for 'got it', but it is the same word Russians use to describe a cloudless sky.
- While понятно means 'got it', the root пон- comes from the verb понять, which originally meant 'to grasp' or 'to take' something physically.
Examples in context
- Понятно?Got it?This example shows how to use понятно to check if someone understands.Tatoeba #2455997 by shanghainese, translation #455353 by CM
- А, понятно.Oh, I got it.This example shows how to use понятно to express that you have understood something.Tatoeba #4314625 by marafon, translation #2529840 by gleki
- Теперь всё понятно.Teper' vsyo ponyatno.Now everything is clear.
Example conversation
Andrey explains a task to Maria at work.
- Мария MariaСначала заполни эту форму.Snachala zapolni etu formu.First, fill out this form.
- Андрей AndreyПонятно, я сделаю это сейчас.Ponyatno, ya sdelayu eto seychas.Got it, I'll do it now.
- Мария MariaЗатем отправь её мне.Zatem otprav' yeyo mne.Then send it to me.
- Андрей AndreyХорошо, Андрей.Khorosho, Andrey.Okay, Andrey.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
