Thread: can someone tell me what this means?! "Язык чужой и это все совсем не страшно."

Thanks Lampada,

So is this a saying, or a 'standard expression'? I still don't understand why it ends with an adverb. Is there a verb that the adverb modifies? Is it possible for you to explain for me? Thankyou!

Richard B

Originally Posted by grafrich

Thanks Lampada,

So is this a saying, or a 'standard expression'? I still don't understand why it ends with an adverb. Is there a verb that the adverb modifies? Is it possible for you to explain for me? Thankyou!

Richard B

You are right. The adverb modifies the verb "быть" (to be), but we almost never use it in such sentences. For Russians the adverb itself is a predicate of the sentence.

Это круто - It's cool.
Создал Бог землю и сказал, что это хорошо.
Это правильно!