Significado
Asking for confirmation of a deal.
Contexto cultural
The 'Merchant's Word' (Купеческое слово) is a historical concept where a verbal agreement was more binding than a written one. Saying 'Договорились' taps into this deep-seated value of verbal integrity. In the 90s, 'Договориться' often had a darker connotation of 'reaching an understanding' with authorities or unofficial structures to bypass rules. Young Russians often use English loanwords like 'Окей' or 'Го' (Go), but 'Договорились' remains the standard for serious plans. In villages, an agreement is often sealed with a small drink (могорыч). The word 'Договорились' is the signal to start the celebration.
The Nod
When saying 'Договорились?', a single firm nod of the head makes you sound much more native.
Don't use for facts
If someone says 'It's raining', don't say 'Договорились'. It sounds like you are agreeing to make it rain.
Significado
Asking for confirmation of a deal.
The Nod
When saying 'Договорились?', a single firm nod of the head makes you sound much more native.
Don't use for facts
If someone says 'It's raining', don't say 'Договорились'. It sounds like you are agreeing to make it rain.
Intonation matters
Rising intonation at the end makes it a question (Deal?). Falling intonation makes it a statement (It's a deal).
The Handshake
In Russia, men usually shake hands when they say this. Women often just nod or smile.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
— Давай пойдём в кино в субботу. — Отличная идея! ________?
We need the past tense plural form to confirm the deal.
Which situation is NOT appropriate for 'Договорились?'
Select the wrong context:
Asking for the time is a request for information, not a negotiation or a deal.
Finish the negotiation.
Продавец: 'Эта сумка стоит 2000 рублей.' Покупатель: 'Дам 1500.' Продавец: 'Хорошо, ________.'
The seller is accepting the buyer's offer.
Match the phrase to the level of formality.
1. Замётано! 2. Договорились? 3. Мы достигли соглашения.
'Замётано' is slang, 'Договорились' is neutral, and 'Мы достигли соглашения' is formal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios— Давай пойдём в кино в субботу. — Отличная идея! ________?
We need the past tense plural form to confirm the deal.
Select the wrong context:
Asking for the time is a request for information, not a negotiation or a deal.
Продавец: 'Эта сумка стоит 2000 рублей.' Покупатель: 'Дам 1500.' Продавец: 'Хорошо, ________.'
The seller is accepting the buyer's offer.
1. Замётано! 2. Договорились? 3. Мы достигли соглашения.
'Замётано' is slang, 'Договорились' is neutral, and 'Мы достигли соглашения' is formal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's neutral. If you are confirming a task, it's perfectly fine. Just don't use it with a CEO you've never met.
Because an agreement involves 'us' (we), even if only one person says the word.
Yes, but it means 'I made an arrangement (with someone else)'. It's not used to seal a deal in the moment.
'Хорошо' is just 'Okay'. 'Договорились' is 'We have a deal'. It's stronger and more specific.
Yes, 'Замётано' or 'По рукам'.
Yes, it's very common in business emails to confirm a meeting time.
Only in the specific phrase 'договориться до глупостей' (to talk oneself into saying stupid things). On its own, it's always about agreement.
You would say 'Нет, это мне не подходит' (No, that doesn't suit me) or 'Мы не договорились'.
Yes, it is universal across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine.
Yes, it's a great way to teach children about keeping their word.
Frases relacionadas
По рукам
synonymShake on it
Ладно
similarOkay / Fine
Идёт
similarIt works / It's a go
Согласен
similarI agree
Договор
builds onA contract/treaty
