Дескать
Pronunciation
DYEH-skaht'
Translation
deskat — so to speak (quotative particle)
Context & Examples
Он, дескать, придёт завтра.
He, so to speak, will come tomorrow.
Дескать, я не знал.
Like, I didn't know.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This colloquial particle is used to report someone else's words with a hint of skepticism or dismissal, akin to English 'like' or 'so-called'. Common in informal speech.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Дескать" mean in Russian?
"Дескать" translates to "deskat — so to speak (quotative particle)" in English. It is pronounced as "DYEH-skaht'".
How do you pronounce "Дескать"?
The pronunciation of "Дескать" is: DYEH-skaht'
How to use "Дескать" in a sentence?
Example: "Он, дескать, придёт завтра." which translates to "He, so to speak, will come tomorrow.". Another example: "Дескать, я не знал." — "Like, I didn't know.".
What is the cultural significance of "Дескать" in Russia?
This colloquial particle is used to report someone else's words with a hint of skepticism or dismissal, akin to English 'like' or 'so-called'. Common in informal speech.