How to Say “Relax” in Ukrainian

розсла́битися
rozslábytysjaperfective
To relax in Ukrainian is розсла́битися (rozslábytysja). Wiktionary also lists розслабля́тися (rozslabljátysja).
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)

Ways to say it

“relax” in Ukrainian
Ukrainian Romanization (Wiktionary) Note
розсла́битися rozslábytysja perfective
розслабля́тися rozslabljátysja imperfective

This intransitive verb means to rest and become relieved of stress.

Which one should you use?

The imperfective form розслабля́тися is used for the ongoing process of relaxing or for a habitual action of relaxing. The perfective form розсла́битися is used when referring to a single instance of relaxing or the completion of the act of relaxing.

How do you pronounce it?

rozslábytysja

Did you know?

  • In casual speech, Ukrainians might use the slang term заби́ти to describe a form of 'relaxing' by simply ignoring a problem or stopping caring about a stressful situation.
  • To describe a very deep state of relaxation, Ukrainians sometimes use the expression відпусти́ло, meaning 'it let go'. This implies that the stress was a physical grip that has finally released the person.
  • If you are feeling extremely stressed, instead of saying you need to 'relax', a Ukrainian might say they need to 'unwind' using the verb роз́віятися, which literally means 'to be scattered' like wind or dust.

Examples in context

  • Відпочиньте трохи перед наступним етапом вашого дослідження.
    Relax a bit before the next stage of your research.
  • Заспокойтеся та відпочиньте перед презентацією.
    Calm down and relax before the presentation.
  • Відпочинь та розслабся після важкого дня.
    Relax and unwind after a hard day.
  • Розслабся та насолоджуйся вечором зі своїми друзями.
    Relax and enjoy the evening with your friends.
  • Мені потрібно трохи розсла́битися після роботи.
    Meni potribno trokhy rozslabytysya pislya roboty.
    I need to relax a little after work.
  • Ти зможеш розсла́битися, якщо вимкнеш телефон.
    Ty zmohesh rozslabytysya, yakshcho vymknesh telefon.
    You will be able to relax if you turn off your phone.

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about a stressful work week at a cafe.

  1. Наталія Nataliia

    Андрію, ти виглядаєш дуже втомленим.
    Andriyu, ty vyhlyadash duzhe vtomlenym.
    Andriy, you look very tired.
  2. Андрій Andrii

    Так, мені дуже хочеться розсла́битися сьогодні ввечері.
    Tak, meni duzhe khochetsya rozslabytysya siohodni vecheri.
    Yes, I really want to relax this evening.
  3. Наталія Nataliia

    Можливо, тобі варто сходити в спа.
    Mozhlyvo, tobi varto skhodity v spa.
    Maybe you should go to the spa.
  4. Андрій Andrii

    Це чудова ідея, Наталіє.
    Tse chudova idea, Nataliye.
    That is a great idea, Nataliya.

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