я ухожу
ya ukhozhu
The English phrase "I quit" is translated into Russian as я ухожу (ya ukhozhu).
я ухожу is a phrase used to announce that you are leaving a job or resigning from a position.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb part ухожу literally means "I am leaving" or "I am departing" from a place or a state.
Which one should you use?
While я ухожу is a common way to say "I'm leaving/quitting", the more formal and precise term for resigning from a job is я увольняюсь. Additionally, if a man wants to say "I quit" as a completed action (for example, "I have already resigned"), he uses the masculine past tense я ушёл.
How do you pronounce it?
ya ukhozhu
Did you know?
- The masculine past tense я ушёл is used not only for quitting a job but also as a common euphemism for someone who has passed away.
- In Russian workplace culture, saying я ухожу without a formal written application known as a заявление is often seen as an emotional outburst rather than a legal resignation.
- The verb уходить used in я ухожу is a 'motion verb' that implies moving away on foot, meaning you are literally walking away from your duties.
Examples in context
- Ты хочешь знать, почему я ухожу?Do you want to know why I quit?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to know the reason for your departure using я ухожу.Tatoeba #2627238 by Olya, translation #2014242 by CK
- Я хотел бы уйти с работы.I would like to quit my job.
- Я хочу объявить об уходе.I want to announce my departure.
- Я принимаю решение покинуть компанию.I have made the decision to leave the company.
- Мне надоело.I'm tired of it.
- Всё, я не вижу смысла продолжать.That's it, I don't see the point in continuing.
- Я ухожу из этой компании.Ya ukhodzhu iz etoy kompanii.I am leaving this company.
- Я ухожу с этой должности завтра.Ya ukhodzhu s etoy dolzhnosti zavtra.I am leaving this position tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Anastasia tells Alexander her decision at the office.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАлександр, я ухожу.Aleksandr, ya ukhodzhu.Alexander, I quit.
- Александр AleksandrТы серьезно, Анастасия?Ty ser'yezno, Anastasiya?Are you serious, Anastasia?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, я уже всё решила.Da, ya uzhe vsyo reshila.Yes, I have already decided everything.
- Александр AleksandrМне очень жаль это слышать.Mne ochen' zhal' eto slyshat'.I am very sorry to hear that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
