напиши мне
napishi mne
The English phrase "text me" can be said in Russian as напиши мне (napishi mne).
This phrase is used to request that someone send a written message via a mobile phone. While the base verb написать means "to write" or "to compose", in this context, it specifically refers to the act of messaging someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase напиши мне literally translates to "write to me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form напиши мне is the imperative singular. When you are addressing someone formally or speaking to a group of people, you should use the form напишите мне.
How do you pronounce it?
napishi mne
Did you know?
- If you are texting a friend, you might hear them say маякни мне, which translates to 'signal me' or 'give me a beacon'.
- If you want to be even more modern, young Russians might say черкани мне, which literally means 'scribble something to me'.
- In many Russian messaging apps, the phrase напиши мне might be replaced by the slang term скинь мне, which means 'drop me' or 'send me' a message.
Examples in context
- Напиши мне, пожалуйста, как доедешь.Please text me when you get there.This sentence is useful for showing how to use напиши мне in a request involving a polite addition.Tatoeba #9536241 by marafon, translation #11160852 by ddnktr
- Просто сижу дома. Напиши мне!Just sitting at home. Text me!
- Конечно! Напиши мне, как только будешь готов.Of course! Text me as soon as you are ready.
- Конечно, напишите мне, когда будет удобно.Of course, text me when it is convenient.
- Напиши мне сообщение, когда освободишься.Napishi mne soobshcheniye, kogda osvobodish'sya.Text me a message when you are free.
- Напиши мне адрес по СМС.Napishi mne adres po SMS.Text me the address via SMS.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning to meet up later.
- Мария MariaСергей, ты будешь дома вечером?Sergey, ty budesh' doma vecherom?Sergey, will you be home this evening?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я скоро закончу работу.Da, ya skoro zakonchu rabotu.Yes, I will finish work soon.
- Мария MariaХорошо, напиши мне, когда придешь.Khorosho, napishi mne, kogda pridesh'.Okay, text me when you arrive.
- Сергей SergeyДоговорились, Мария.Dogovorilis', Mariya.It's a deal, Maria.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
