Годиться
Pronunciation
guh-DEET-syah
Translation
goditsya — to be suitable, to be fit
Context & Examples
Этот план не годится, нужно придумать другой.
This plan is no good, we need to come up with another one.
Годится ли эта ткань для пошива костюма?
Is this fabric suitable for making a suit?
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The verb 'годиться' is frequently used in negative constructions to dismiss something as inadequate or useless. In everyday speech, the affirmative 'подходит' (fits, suits) is more common than the positive form of 'годиться'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Годиться" mean in Russian?
"Годиться" translates to "goditsya — to be suitable, to be fit" in English. It is pronounced as "guh-DEET-syah".
How do you pronounce "Годиться"?
The pronunciation of "Годиться" is: guh-DEET-syah
How to use "Годиться" in a sentence?
Example: "Этот план не годится, нужно придумать другой." which translates to "This plan is no good, we need to come up with another one.". Another example: "Годится ли эта ткань для пошива костюма?" — "Is this fabric suitable for making a suit?".
What is the cultural significance of "Годиться" in Russia?
The verb 'годиться' is frequently used in negative constructions to dismiss something as inadequate or useless. In everyday speech, the affirmative 'подходит' (fits, suits) is more common than the positive form of 'годиться'.