Signification
To understand something or find an answer.
Contexte culturel
Using 'зашарить' correctly is a sign of being 'свой' (one of us). It's often used to gatekeep or validate someone's knowledge of niche subcultures. In the Russian tech world, 'шарить' is a high compliment. It implies not just knowledge, but the ability to solve problems practically. Students use it to distinguish between 'зубрёжка' (rote memorization) and 'зашаривание' (actual understanding). Memes often use 'зашарил/не зашарил' to create 'in-groups'. If you don't 'zasharit', you are a 'normie'.
The 'Za' Secret
If you want to sound like a 20-year-old from Moscow, always use 'зашарить за [something]'. It's the most current way to use the word.
Don't overdo it
If you use this word in every sentence, you might sound like you're trying too hard to be young. Use it sparingly for impact.
Signification
To understand something or find an answer.
The 'Za' Secret
If you want to sound like a 20-year-old from Moscow, always use 'зашарить за [something]'. It's the most current way to use the word.
Don't overdo it
If you use this word in every sentence, you might sound like you're trying too hard to be young. Use it sparingly for impact.
Complimenting others
Saying 'Ты шаришь!' is one of the best casual compliments you can give someone's intelligence.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
Вчера я весь вечер читал про блокчейн и наконец-то ...
The sentence is in the past tense, first person singular (masculine).
Fill in the missing preposition.
Он реально круто зашарил ___ современное искусство.
The 'за + Accusative' construction is the most common slang pattern for this verb.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Я не зашарил' with the correct context.
'Не зашарил' means 'did not understand'.
Complete the dialogue.
— Ты понимаешь, как решать эту задачу? — Нет, вообще не ...
In this context, 'не шарю' (imperfective) expresses a general lack of understanding/ability.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesВчера я весь вечер читал про блокчейн и наконец-то ...
The sentence is in the past tense, first person singular (masculine).
Он реально круто зашарил ___ современное искусство.
The 'за + Accusative' construction is the most common slang pattern for this verb.
Match 'Я не зашарил' with the correct context.
'Не зашарил' means 'did not understand'.
— Ты понимаешь, как решать эту задачу? — Нет, вообще не ...
In this context, 'не шарю' (imperfective) expresses a general lack of understanding/ability.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'I got it' instead of 'I understand'.
Only if your boss is young and you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, use 'разобраться'.
'Понять' is neutral. 'Зашарить' implies you figured out something tricky or niche.
Only in modern dialogue or contemporary fiction. You won't find it in Tolstoy!
Я зашарю, ты зашаришь, он зашарит...
Expressions liées
шарить
similarTo be an expert in something
прошаренный
builds onExperienced, savvy, 'woke'
врубиться
synonymTo suddenly understand
выкупить
synonymTo realize or 'catch' something
тупить
contrastTo be slow or fail to understand
