расслабля́ться
rasslabljátʹsjaimperfective
To say 'take it easy' in Russian, you can use the verb расслабля́ться (rasslabljátʹsja). Wiktionary also lists рассла́биться (rasslábitʹsja).
Meaning: relax (verb)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| расслабля́ться | rasslabljátʹsja | imperfective |
| рассла́биться | rasslábitʹsja | perfective |
The primary way to express the concept of relaxing is through the verbs расслабля́ться and рассла́биться. Depending on the context, you might also use Отдохни to mean 'rest' or 'take a break' or Полегче to mean 'take it easy' or 'take it light'. To tell someone not to worry, the informal phrase Не парься is used.
How do you pronounce it?
rasslabljátʹsja
Did you know?
- The informal phrase Не парься literally translates to 'do not steam yourself', which comes from the Russian tradition of using steam in a banya or sauna.
- The root of расслабиться is related to the word for 'slack' or 'loose'. To relax in Russian is literally to 'un-tighten' oneself.
- The phrase Полегче can be used as a command to someone who is being too aggressive or rude, effectively telling them to 'cool it'.
Examples in context
- Она любит расслабля́ться в горячей ванне.Ona lyubit rasslablyat'sya v goryachey vanne.She likes to relax in a hot bath.
- Музыка помогает мне расслабля́ться.Muzyka pomogayet mne rasslablyat'sya.Music helps me relax.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “take it easy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
