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DESomewhat often used word (top 4,000)
Translation
- 1.
I suppose
Also: most likely, probably, I dare say, it must be, (I,you,he,she,it,they) must have
Example: У вас там небо́сь снег идёт. - I suppose, it's snowing there at your place.
- 2.
don`t worry...
Also: don't be afraid...
Example: Небо́сь, не замёрзнешь! - Don't worry, you won't get frostbite!
Usage info
The word is derived from the contraction of не бо́йся (literally 'don't be afraid'). Sandy
Examples
- Он небось ушёл.He must have left.
- «Эх, до чего же здесь скучно!» — «Да ты небось шу́тишь». — «Да!» — «Вот и славно».Gee, it sure is boring around here! "You've got to be kidding." "Yes!" "Good."
- Ты небось из Австра́лии.You must be from Australia.
- Да ты небось шу́тишь!You've got to be kidding!
- Том-то голо́дный небось.Tom must be hungry.
- Ты небось уже биле́т взял?I suppose you've already bought a ticket.
- Вы, небось, скуча́ете по до́му.You are certainly homesick.
Contributions
Lisa edited tags 10 months ago.
Sandy edited translation 2 years ago.
