Thread: Phrase

How does a russian respond to a sneeze? i.e. when an englishman sneezes the response is 'Bless you' or 'God bless'

будь здоров (bud' zdorov), said to a man.

будь здорова (bud' zdorova), said to a woman.

Literally, it translates into "be healthy".

And I think you say будьте здоровы to someone when вы is required, either a man or a woman.

Is this phrase only for sneezes?

I use the phrase bless you' to add emphasis of gratitude.

Example: Neighbor, "I found your keys left in the laundry room" or "You left your car's lights on" or "here is your cat, he was almost hit by a car"

Me, "Oh! Bless you! You've rescued my day" or "Bless you, thanks! I don't know what I'd do if my cat died"

Would Bud' zdorvova fit into this context?

Grateful Regards,

Is this phrase only for sneezes?

I guess so

Будь здоров can be used in a different way. If you mean that someone was severely punished you say:
-Ему досталось?
-Ещё как! Будь здоров!

P.S. I woke about half an hour ago, so my brain's ticking over now. Don't worry too much if I made a mistake in the explanation

Originally Posted by ReDSanchous

Будь здоров can be used in a different way. If you mean that someone was severely punished you say:
-Ему досталось?
-Ещё как! Будь здоров!

P.S. I woke about half an hour ago, so my brain's ticking over now. Don't worry too much if I made a mistake in the explanation

I won't worry. I am recovering from a mild case of the chicken pox I think. My brain is skipping like a cd. So....ditto.

I think I understand you. Though, sadly. I don't understand the language like I would like to, and am still working on contexts for basic conversationals, such as this Будь здоров.

So (is) what your saying is: Ещё как! Будь здоров! is an appropriate response when someone is hurt badly?

My father often responds to the phrase "будь здоров" as "сами не подохните"

So (is) what your saying is: Ещё как! Будь здоров! is an appropriate response when someone is hurt badly?

Could be It depends on the context. Another example:
-Его сильно побили?
-Ещё как! (Будь здоров). It seems to be very idiomatic to me.

You could answer your father's phrase as folows: Не бойся, мы ещё тебя переживём.

Originally Posted by pranki

My father often responds to the phrase "будь здоров" as "сами не подохните" :)

Lol. I usually answer "спасибо" or "обязательно буду".

You can use "будь здоров' when you want to say goodbye to somebody
Here is an example: "Ладно, Петрович, пошёл я. Будь здоров!"

And Петрович agreed: - Пашол ты!

эх, Петрович! нехорошо так с паханом...

Originally Posted by pranki

My father often responds to the phrase "будь здоров" as "сами не подохните"

А у нас говорится: "Будь!.." - "Все там будем..."

When drinking, and this is me going on a limb, can you just say "Будьте здоровы!" or do you have to say "Желаю, чтобы все были здоворые!"/"за здорова!"

За ваше здоровье!

*gulp*

Where's the emphasis on the phrase?

Bud' zdorov or Bud' zdorov ??

phonetically, bud' zdahrov or bud' zdorahv? I'm pretty sure the second, but just to make sure...
-Fantom

Originally Posted by fantom605

I'm pretty sure the second, but just to make sure...
-Fantom

You're pretty sure but want to make it sure... This phrase sounds funny.

It sounds [zdar'of]. 'O' is stressed.

Bud' zdOrov would be like 'be cool', and is not used.

"Будь здоров" or "будем здоровы" sounds OK to me.

Beside its literal meaning, будь здоров is a way of saying "very". That's why we can say

Originally Posted by ReDSanchous

If you mean that someone was severely punished you say:
-Ему досталось?
-Ещё как! Будь здоров!

If a student wants to get to know if their home assignment is big they may say:

-Много нам по английскому задали?-Будь здоров!

No difference if you are talking to a woman or a man (no bud' zdorova), since it's idiomatic.

I don't know why such a phrase may mean very. Maybe it's like "hope one will still be healthy after that"