продолжай
prodolzhay
The English phrase 'keep going' is translated into Russian as продолжай (prodolzhay).
This verb is used to express making progress, whether physically, such as walking in a direction or figuratively, such as continuing an activity.
Meaning: To make progress, physically or figuratively. (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is продолжать. In the present tense, продолжаю means 'I am continuing' or 'I keep going', while продолжаешь means 'you are continuing' or 'you keep going'. The imperative form changes based on the person you are addressing: use продолжай for the singular informal and продолжайте for the polite or plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
prodolzhay
When do people say it?
When encouraging someone, you might also use the informal phrase Молодец, не останавливайся! to say 'Well done, don't stop!'
Did you know?
- In very informal settings, instead of using the formal продолжайте, a person might use the shortened, almost slangy command давай (literally 'give') to mean 'go on' or 'keep going'.
- While продолжай is a direct command, Russians often use the phrase Так держать! to tell someone to keep going in the sense of 'keep up the good work'. It literally translates to 'hold it so'.
- In Russian, the root of продолжай is linked to the word долгий, meaning 'long'. To keep going is literally to make something 'longer' in time or space.
Examples in context
- Продолжай идти в этом направлении.Keep going in that direction.This sentence is useful for describing movement in a specific direction using продолжай.Tatoeba #5575348 by marafon, translation #5575276 by Hybrid
- Продолжай идти прямо через деревню.Keep going straight through the village.This sentence is useful for giving directions to go straight through a location using продолжай.Tatoeba #4318973 by soniamiku, translation #1673337 by admor82
- Продолжай идти!Keep going!This sentence is a simple way to use the imperative продолжай for encouragement.Tatoeba #6983659 by odexed, translation #5228928 by jaxhere
- Продолжай, моя дорогаяKeep going, my dear
- Не сдавайтесь! Вы справитесь!Don't give up! You can do it!
- Продолжайте! Уверен, что у вас получится!Keep going! I'm confident you can do it!
- Продолжай! Ты супер! Не останавливайся!Keep going! You're amazing! Don't stop!
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Example conversation
A coach is encouraging an athlete during a difficult training session.
- Александр AleksandrНе сдавайся, продолжай тренировку!Ne sdavay-sya, prodolzhay trenirovku!Don't give up, keep going with the training!
- Екатерина EkaterinaМне очень тяжело, Александр.Mne ochen' tyazhelo, Aleksandr.It is very hard for me, Aleksandr.
- Александр AleksandrТы сможешь, просто продолжай работать.Ty smozhesh', prosto prodolzhay rabotat'.You can do it, just keep working.
- Екатерина EkaterinaХорошо, я буду продолжать.Khorosho, ya budu prodolzhat'.Okay, I will keep going.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
