небось

Russian

Etymology

Contraction of не бо́йся (ne bójsja, literally “do not fear”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [nʲɪˈbosʲ]
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Adverb

небо́сь • (nebósʹ)

  1. (colloquial) I suppose, most likely, probably, I dare say
    У вас там небо́сь снег идёт.
    U vas tam nebósʹ sneg idjót.
    I suppose it's snowing there at your place.
  2. (colloquial) sure, no fear
    Небо́сь, не замёрзнешь!
    Nebósʹ, ne zamjórznešʹ!
    Don't worry, you won't get frostbite!

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