Significado
Deciding not to worry about something.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'pofigizm' is a well-known cultural trait where people choose to ignore systemic problems they cannot change. 'Забить' is the primary verb for this lifestyle. In the 90s, 'забить' was associated with the 'gopnik' subculture but has since moved into mainstream speech for all classes. Programmers often use 'забить' when they decide not to fix a non-critical bug or to skip a boring meeting. Many Russian rock and rap songs use 'забей' as a theme of freedom and non-conformity.
Watch your boss!
Never use this with people you need to impress. It sounds like you are lazy and don't care about your job.
The 'Bolt' variation
If you want to sound like a real Russian local, say 'Забей болт!' It adds a lot of flavor to your slang.
Significado
Deciding not to worry about something.
Watch your boss!
Never use this with people you need to impress. It sounds like you are lazy and don't care about your job.
The 'Bolt' variation
If you want to sound like a real Russian local, say 'Забей болт!' It adds a lot of flavor to your slang.
Emotional support
Use 'Да забей!' whenever a friend is over-apologizing for something small. It's very comforting.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct preposition and case for 'homework' (домашнее задание).
Я решил забить ___ _________ _______.
The phrase always uses 'на' + Accusative case.
Which sentence is correct if you want to tell a friend to stop worrying?
Твой друг плачет из-за оценки. Что ты скажешь?
'Забей на это' is the standard slang for 'forget it/don't worry'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are tired and don't want to go to the gym.
This expresses the intention to blow off the activity.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
— Ты сделал проект? — Нет, я на него ______. Слишком сложно.
Past tense perfective 'забил' indicates the decision has already been made.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosЯ решил забить ___ _________ _______.
The phrase always uses 'на' + Accusative case.
Твой друг плачет из-за оценки. Что ты скажешь?
'Забей на это' is the standard slang for 'forget it/don't worry'.
Situation: You are tired and don't want to go to the gym.
This expresses the intention to blow off the activity.
— Ты сделал проект? — Нет, я на него ______. Слишком сложно.
Past tense perfective 'забил' indicates the decision has already been made.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, it's not a swear word (mat), but it is very informal slang. You can use it with friends and family.
Yes! 'Забить на него' means to stop caring about him or to stop talking to him.
'Забить' is for a one-time decision. 'Забивать' is for a habit or an ongoing process.
Yes, but it sounds mean! It means you are neglecting your pet.
Only in very casual startups or between very close colleagues. Otherwise, avoid it.
Frases relacionadas
Забить болт
similarTo hammer a bolt
Положить на это
synonymTo lay [something] on it
Забыть
contrastTo forget
Игнорить
synonymTo ignore
Забивать голову
builds onTo clutter one's head
