Ляпас (Lyapas) – A slap or hit, often used informally to describe an unexpected or a metaphorical ‘slap in the face’.
Ты гатовы атрымаць ляпас, калі працягнеш гэтак жартаваць.
Штогун (Shtogun) – Literally meaning ‘a piece’, this term is used to refer to someone in an informal and slightly dismissive way.
Той штогун не ведае, пра што ён кажа.
Зазіхацца (Zazikhatsa) – To take on more than one can handle; to bite off more than one can chew.
Ён зазіхаўся на вельмі складаны праект.
Клёпа (Klyopa) – Gossip or idle talk, often implying the spread of rumors.
Ну што, пачуў найноўшую клёпу?
Абламіць (Ablamits) – To disappoint someone or spoil their plans.
Я не хачу яго абламіць, але мне прыйшлося адмяніць сустрэчу.
Капец (Kapets) – A colloquial expression similar to ‘the end’ or ‘that’s it’, used to imply that something is finished or done for.
Капец, скончыўся бензін у самы невыгодны момант.
Махнуць на ўсё рукою (Makhnuts na usyo rukoy) – To give up on something or to say ‘to hell’ with it.
Ён быў такім злым, што ўсё што хацеў – гэта махнуць на ўсё рукою.
Ніштяк (Nishtyak) – Everything’s cool or great, an informal way to express that everything is okay.
Як там твае новае месца работы? – А, ніштяк!
Пацан (Patsan) – A guy or a young man; often used among friends or peers.
Глядзі, які пацан прыйшоў на вечарынку!
Муляваць (Mulyavats’) – To fake something or to pretend; can also mean to mumble or to speak indistinctly.
Ня трэба муляваць, кажы ясна, што ты хочаш.
Трымайся там (Trymaysya tam) – Take care or hang in there; a phrase of support and encouragement.
Трымайся там, усё будзе добра!
It’s important to remember that slang and informal phrases are often tied to cultural nuances and can vary by region and social context. When learning and using them, be mindful of the setting and the company you are in. This collection of Belarusian slang isn’t exhaustive, but it gives you a glimpse into the dynamic way that Belarusians express themselves in casual settings. With these phrases under your belt, you’re poised to make your conversations richer and more engaging in the Belarusian language.
