22:55 Nov 11, 2017 |
Russian to English translations [PRO] Advertising / Public Relations / Conversation | |||||||
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не мешай Not now Explanation: "Not now!" (optional: "please") would be equivalent to "не мешай!", showing a definite desire not to be interfered with, but without being too direct or offensive. As for "ты мне мешаешь", it seems to imply a high level of familiarity with the other person, as well as some reproach. Or do Russians use it more liberally? |
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oh, stop it please Explanation: Certain sorts of sources show that this is a common expression in situations of the latter kind. Moreover, it seems to work better than the other answers in every situation listed by the asker. YMMV, of course... |
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If you don't mind, I'd like to/I need to/I have to etc. Explanation: As requested, this is not a translation but a bit of politesse." You are bothering me," is a direct attack on the other person. It is more polite to direct the attention to oneself and one's own feelings: I need to finish a project, I am under time pressure, I have this important assignment to finish. Thank you. "Thank you" preempts the other party from demurring. ccccccccccccccc Dogs usually do not pick up on the nuance of such expressions and need a more direct approach: "Shoo. Go bother the cat!" ccccccccccccc |
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take a pick Explanation: buzz off; quit messing around; take a hike; baby, mommy is busy now; maybe I should finish this first?; I'm terribly sorry but you are on my way (dragging a vacuum cleaner down a narrow hallway); - места на сайте не хватит, распределение адресатов по ситуации. Disclaimer: to a cat - none of the above is applicable. Drop everything, apologize for the delay and do as requested :-) |
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I'm kind of busy Explanation: I'm kind of busy, you know. |
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