спасибо, брат
spasibo, brat
The English phrase "thank you brother" is translated into Russian as спасибо, брат (spasibo, brat).
спасибо, брат is an informal expression of gratitude used when speaking to a male friend or a male sibling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of two parts: the single unit спасибо (spasibo), which means "thank you" and брат (brat), which means "brother".
How do you pronounce it?
spasibo, brat
Did you know?
- In a historical sense, when you say спасибо, you are technically asking for God to save the person you are speaking to.
- While 'brother' in English is often used metaphorically for friends, using брат in Russian is a very specific stylistic choice often associated with informal, street-level slang.
- Using брат in a formal setting or with a superior can be seen as overly familiar or even disrespectful.
Examples in context
- Спасибо, брат.Thank you, brother.This sentence is useful for showing how to express gratitude to a brother.Tatoeba #8575793 by marafon, translation #6584912 by AlanF_US
- Спасибо, братишка.Thanks, little brother.
- Братан, спасибо большое!Bro, thank you so much!
- Спасибо, брат, за помощь.Spasibo, brat, za pomoshch'.Thank you, brother, for the help.
- Ты лучший, спасибо, брат!Ty luchshiy, spasibo, brat!You are the best, thank you, brother!
Example conversation
Anastasia is thanking Alexander for carrying her heavy bags.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы так выручил меня, спасибо, брат!Ty tak vyruchil menya, spasibo, brat!You really helped me out, thank you, brother!
- Александр AleksandrДа не за что, Настя.Da ne za chto, Nastya.It was nothing, Nastya.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ очень ценю твою помощь.Ya ochen' tsenyu tvoyu pomoshch'.I really appreciate your help.
- Александр AleksandrВсегда пожалуйста.Vsegda pozhaluysta.You're always welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries брат, спасибо, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
