я не согласен
ya ne soglasen
In Russian, 'I disagree' is said as я не согласен (ya ne soglasen).
The phrase is used to state that you do not have the same opinion as someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the negation не (not) and the short-form adjective согласен (in agreement/agreeable).
Which one should you use?
The default form я не согласен is the masculine singular form. If the speaker is female, the feminine form я не согласна should be used instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I disagree with you', you add a prepositional phrase to the end. In a formal or plural context, use я не согласен с вами (I disagree with you). In an informal context, use я не согласен с тобой (I disagree with you).
How do you pronounce it?
ya ne soglasen
Did you know?
- The root of согласен comes from the word глас, meaning 'voice'. To disagree in Russian is etymologically linked to not having 'one voice' with another person.
- While я не согласен is the standard way to disagree, Russians often use the word нет followed by a full explanation to soften the blow, as a direct 'I disagree' can sometimes sound overly confrontational.
- The word я meaning 'I' is a linguistic doublet of the Latin word ego. Both words evolved from the same ancient root used by Proto-Indo-European speakers thousands of years ago.
Examples in context
- Я не согласен с этим.I disagree with that.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase я не согласен in the context of disagreeing with a specific thing.Tatoeba #3056011 by odexed, translation #2093305 by gleki
- Я не согласен с Томом.I disagree with Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase я не согласен when disagreeing with a person.Tatoeba #3261219 by Inego, translation #2261943 by CK
- Я сказал тебе, я не согласен.I told you, I disagree.This sentence is useful for emphasizing the phrase я не согласен when restating your position.Tatoeba #3275273 by odexed, translation #2095635 by gleki
- Ваше предложение имеет некоторые недостатки. Я не согласен с вашим мнением.Your proposal has some flaws. I disagree with your opinion.
- Ваши аргументы весьма убедительны, но позвольте мне не согласиться с некоторыми из них.Your arguments are quite persuasive, but allow me to disagree with some of them.
- Я не согласен с твоим мнением о последнем фильме.I disagree with your opinion about the latest movie.
- Мне кажется, что ты не права в своем решении.It seems to me that you are wrong in your decision.
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Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are discussing a movie they just watched.
- Дмитрий DmitryЭтот фильм был очень скучным.Etot fil'm byl ochen' skuchCnym.This movie was very boring.
- Екатерина EkaterinaА я считаю, что он был отличным.A ya schitayu, chto on byl otlichCnym.And I think it was great.
- Дмитрий DmitryИзвини, но я не согласен с тобой.Izvini, no ya ne soglasen s toboy.Sorry, but I disagree with you.
- Екатерина EkaterinaНу, у каждого своё мнение.Nu, u kazhdogo svoyò mneniye.Well, everyone has their own opinion.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries не, я, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
