Деваться
Pronunciation
dye-VAHT-sya
Translation
devatsya — to go, to vanish, to be lost
Context & Examples
Куда деваться от жары?
Where to go from the heat?
Ему некуда деваться.
He has nowhere to go.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This word is often used in Russian to express a feeling of having no options or being cornered, as in 'некуда деваться' (nowhere to go), reflecting a common fatalistic or resigned attitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Деваться" mean in Russian?
"Деваться" translates to "devatsya — to go, to vanish, to be lost" in English. It is pronounced as "dye-VAHT-sya".
How do you pronounce "Деваться"?
The pronunciation of "Деваться" is: dye-VAHT-sya
How to use "Деваться" in a sentence?
Example: "Куда деваться от жары?" which translates to "Where to go from the heat?". Another example: "Ему некуда деваться." — "He has nowhere to go.".
What is the cultural significance of "Деваться" in Russia?
This word is often used in Russian to express a feeling of having no options or being cornered, as in 'некуда деваться' (nowhere to go), reflecting a common fatalistic or resigned attitude.