отпусти
otpusti
The English phrase "let it go" is translated into Russian as отпусти (otpusti).
отпусти is used as an imperative to command or strongly suggest that someone release something or let a situation go.
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the prefix от- (meaning off or away) and the root -пусти- (meaning to let or allow), which literally translates to "to let go" or "to release".
Which one should you use?
отпусти is the imperative form used for a command or strong suggestion, while the dictionary form (infinitive) is отпустить.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address someone politely or to address a group of people, use the form отпустите.
How do you pronounce it?
otpusti
Did you know?
- While отпусти means 'let it go' in a general sense, Russians often use the phrase забей to mean 'forget about it' or 'ignore it'. This slang term literally means 'hammer it in' or 'drive a nail into it'.
- The word отпусти can also be used in a religious context, such as a priest granting absolution or 'letting go' of a person's sins.
- The root -пусти- in отпусти is the same root used in the word выпускник, which means 'graduate'. In this context, it refers to being 'let out' or 'released' from an educational institution.
Examples in context
- Не обращай на это внимание, забей.Don't pay attention to it, let it go.
- Просто отпусти эту ситуацию.Prosto otpusti etu situatsiyu.Just let this situation go.
- Отпусти свои обиды на него.Otpusti svoi obidy na nego.Let go of your grudges against him.
- Тебе пора отпустить прошлое.Tebe pora otpustit' prosloye.It is time for you to let go of the past.
Example conversation
Olga is trying to comfort Alexander after a breakup.
- Ольга OlgaАлександр, тебе нужно отпустить её.Aleksandr, tebe nuzhno otpustit' yeyo.Alexander, you need to let her go.
- Александр AleksandrЯ не могу просто отпустить.Ya ne mogu prosto otpustit'.I cannot just let go.
- Ольга OlgaПожалуйста, отпусти эту боль.Pozhaluysta, otpusti etu bol'.Please, let go of this pain.
- Александр AleksandrЯ постараюсь, Ольга.Ya postarayus', Ol'ga.I will try, Olga.
