المعنى
Indifference to an outcome.
خلفية ثقافية
In Russian culture, 'Мне всё равно' can be a sign of being a 'good guest.' By not having a preference, you allow the host to choose what is easiest for them. In a Russian business meeting, saying 'Мне всё равно' can sometimes be perceived as a lack of initiative. It's better to use 'Это на ваше усмотрение' (It's at your discretion). Young Russians often use the slang 'пофиг' (pofig) instead of 'всё равно.' It's very common in texting but should never be used with elders or teachers. The 'Superfluous Man' in 19th-century Russian literature (like Pechorin or Onegin) often embodies the 'всё равно' attitude—a deep, existential boredom with life.
The Shrug
In Russia, 'Мне всё равно' is often accompanied by a slight shoulder shrug and a neutral facial expression.
Don't be too indifferent
If you say 'Мне всё равно' too often to a partner, they might think you are bored with the relationship!
المعنى
Indifference to an outcome.
The Shrug
In Russia, 'Мне всё равно' is often accompanied by a slight shoulder shrug and a neutral facial expression.
Don't be too indifferent
If you say 'Мне всё равно' too often to a partner, they might think you are bored with the relationship!
Anyway usage
Remember that 'всё равно' can go at the end of a sentence to mean 'anyway': 'Я это сделаю всё равно!'
Polite Indifference
Use it to be a flexible guest. It shows you are easy to please.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct pronoun in the Dative case.
___ (Я) всё равно, какой фильм мы будем смотреть.
The phrase 'всё равно' always requires the Dative case for the person.
Choose the best response to the question.
— Ты хочешь пиццу или суши? — ...
'Мне всё равно' is the standard neutral way to express lack of preference.
Match the sentence to the correct meaning of 'всё равно'.
Я всё равно пойду в парк, даже если будет холодно.
In this context, 'всё равно' means the action will happen regardless of the weather.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
А: Тебе не обидно, что он не пришёл? Б: Нет, мне ...
'Всё равно' is the most natural way to say you aren't bothered by someone's actions.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Indifference Scale
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين___ (Я) всё равно, какой фильм мы будем смотреть.
The phrase 'всё равно' always requires the Dative case for the person.
— Ты хочешь пиццу или суши? — ...
'Мне всё равно' is the standard neutral way to express lack of preference.
Я всё равно пойду в парк, даже если будет холодно.
In this context, 'всё равно' means the action will happen regardless of the weather.
А: Тебе не обидно, что он не пришёл? Б: Нет, мне ...
'Всё равно' is the most natural way to say you aren't bothered by someone's actions.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNot inherently. It depends on your tone. If said softly, it's polite flexibility. If snapped, it's rude.
No, 'равно' alone just means 'equals' in math. You need the 'всё'.
'Без разницы' is slightly more informal, but they are 95% interchangeable.
Use 'Мне всё равно на него.'
Avoid it. It sounds like you lack passion. Use 'Для меня оба варианта приемлемы' instead.
Yes, in 'всё' the 'ё' is essential and always carries the stress.
The most common is 'пофиг' (pofig).
Yes! 'Я всё равно приду' means 'I will come anyway.'
Yes: 'Мне было всё равно' (I didn't care).
Yes: 'Мне будет всё равно' (I won't care).
Constantly. It's a very popular theme in Russian pop and rock music.
Yes, that is a very common way to say 'I don't care about this.'
عبارات ذات صلة
Без разницы
synonymWithout difference
Мне плевать
specialized formI don't give a spit
Всё-таки
similarStill / Nevertheless
Неважно
synonymUnimportant
Какая разница
similarWhat's the difference?
Пофиг
synonymI don't care (slang)
