дай мне знать
day mne znat'
The English phrase "let me know" is translated into Russian as дай мне знать (day mne znat').
This phrase is used to ask someone to inform you about something or give you an answer in the future.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase дай мне знать is composed of the imperative verb дай (give), the pronoun мне (to me) and the infinitive знать (to know).
Which one should you use?
While дай мне знать is a direct translation of "let me know", in many natural Russian contexts, speakers might prefer using сообщи мне (inform me) for a more standard tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form дай мне знать uses the singular informal imperative and should only be used with friends, family or people you know well. The phrase uses the informal imperative дай, so you should use the formal/plural form дайте when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
day mne znat'
Did you know?
- The word знать in Russian can act as a noun meaning 'the nobility' or 'the aristocracy', rather than just a verb.
- The verb дай in this phrase literally means 'give'. In Russian, you do not 'let' someone know, you 'give' them the knowledge.
- The informal дай and formal дайте distinction is strictly enforced in Russian. Using the informal version with a superior can be perceived as an intentional insult rather than a simple mistake.
Examples in context
- Пожалуйста, дай мне знать.Please let me know.This sentence is useful for expressing a polite request.Tatoeba #5586720 by marafon, translation #250098 by CK
- Увидишь Тома – дай мне знать.If you see Tom, let me know.This sentence shows how to use the phrase in a conditional context.Tatoeba #11959931 by marafon, translation #11959902 by CK
- Дай мне знать, когда начнёшь.Let me know when you start.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase to indicate a specific time for information.Tatoeba #12779904 by marafon, translation #12779896 by Tom9358
- Мы организуем вечеринку в следующую субботу, если ты хочешь, присоединяйся. Скажи́ мне́, если сможешь прийти.We are organizing a party next Saturday, if you want to join. Let me know if you can come.
- Если у тебя будут дополнительные вопросы, дай знать.If you have any additional questions, let me know.
- Если у вас есть какие-либо новости, пожалуйста, сообщи́те мне́.If you have any news, please let me know.
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Example conversation
Alexander and Ekaterina are discussing their weekend plans.
- Александр AleksandrДай мне знать, если захочешь пойти в кино.Day mne znat', yesli zakhochesh' poyti v kino.Let me know if you want to go to the cinema.
- Екатерина EkaterinaХорошо, я посмотрю свой график.Khorosho, ya posmotryu svoy grafik.Okay, I will check my schedule.
- Александр AleksandrДоговорились, буду ждать твоего ответа.Dogovorilis', budu zhdat' tvoyego otveta.Agreed, I will be waiting for your answer.
- Екатерина EkaterinaХорошо, Александр, я напишу тебе позже.Khorosho, Aleksandr, ya napishu tebe pozhe.Okay, Alexander, I will write to you later.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries знать, мне, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
