не торопитесь
ne toropites'
The English phrase "take your time" is translated into Russian as не торопитесь (ne toropites').
This phrase is used to tell someone that they do not need to hurry.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the negation не (not) and the reflexive verb торопиться (to hurry/to rush).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form не торопитесь uses the plural or polite imperative. If you are speaking to one person in an informal or familiar way, you should use the form не торопись.
How do you pronounce it?
ne toropites'
Did you know?
- If someone is being too slow while you are waiting, you might ironically use не торопитесь with a sarcastic tone. In Russian social dynamics, using a polite imperative can sometimes act as a sharp, subtle way to express impatience.
- The Russian word не is a cognate of the Old English word 'ne', which was used for centuries to express negation before 'not' became the standard.
- In Russian culture, telling someone не торопитесь can be a subtle way of indicating that the quality of the result is more important than the speed of completion.
Examples in context
- Не торопитесь с этим.Take your time with it.This sentence is useful for showing how to use не торопитесь with a specific object.Tatoeba #3142298 by marafon, translation #2891878 by CK
- Не торопитесь с ответом.Take your time before answering.This sentence is useful for showing how to use не торопитесь regarding an answer.Tatoeba #6206810 by nina99nv, translation #12124068 by Adelpa
- Не торопитесь. Мы подождём.Take your time. We'll wait.This sentence is useful for using не торопитесь as a standalone instruction.Tatoeba #6930051 by marafon, translation #6929405 by Eccles17
- Пожалуйста, не торопитесь, сделайте все аккуратно.Please, do not rush, do everything carefully.
- Расслабься, не торопись, я подожду тебя.Relax, don't rush, I'll wait for you.
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Example conversation
Ekaterina is helping Andrey fill out a document at a desk.
- Екатерина EkaterinaВы почти закончили заполнять форму?Vy pochti zakoncili zapolnyat' formu?Are you almost finished filling out the form?
- Андрей AndreyДа, но я немного запутался в пунктах.Da, no ya nemnogo zaputalsya v punktakh.Yes, but I'm a bit confused by the points.
- Екатерина EkaterinaНичего страшного, не торопитесь.Nichego strashnogo, ne toropites'.That's okay, take your time.
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, Екатерина, я сейчас всё допишу.Spasibo, Ekaterina, ya seychas vsyo dopishu.Thank you, Ekaterina, I'll finish writing everything now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries не, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
