Understanding the ever-evolving landscape of online communication is crucial for keeping up with the modern world. In Belarus, where the Belarusian language is one of the two official languages along with Russian, the influence of social networking has seen an influx of new vocabulary. For language learners or those curious about digital culture in Belarus, here’s a dive into some key terms that illuminate the intersection of technology and language.

Сацыяльная сетка (Satsyyalnaya setka)
This term translates to “social network” and refers to any online platform where users interact with one another. The cultural landscape in Belarus, just like the rest of the world, has been significantly influenced by social networks.
Я ўступіў у новую сацыяльную сетку каб знайсці сяброў у Беларусі.

Допіс (Dopis)
“Post” or “entry” in English; this word is used for any content that someone shares on a social network, whether it’s a text update, a photo, or a video.
Я зрабіў допіс аб маёй паездцы ў Мінск на маёй старонцы.

Лайкнуць (Layknuts’)
The act of “liking” something online, similar to showing appreciation or agreement with a post or a comment.
Калі табе спадабаўся допіс, не забудзь яго лайкнуць.

Стрэамінг (Streeming)
Borrowed from English, this word refers to the activity of transmitting or receiving live video and audio coverage over the internet.
Заўтра вы можаце глядзець мой стрэамінг канцэрту ў жывым эфіры.

Падпісчыкі (Padpischyki)
Subscribers or followers; people who follow a profile to stay updated on its latest posts or activities.
Я вельмі рады, што колькасць маіх падпісчыкаў удвая прэз за месяц.

Прыватныя паведамленні (Pryvatnyya pavedamlenne)
Direct messages or private messages; a way to communicate privately on a social network.
Калі ў вас ёсць пытанні, вы можаце адправіць мне прыватнае паведамленне.

Шэрынг (Sheryng)
Sharing; distributing or making content accessible to others online.
Калі ласка, зрабіце шэрынг гэтай старонкі, каб яна набыла больш папулярнасці.

Вірусны (Virusny)
Viral; used to describe content that has rapidly gained attention or popularity on the internet.
Гэтае відэа стала вірусным вельмі хутка пасля яго публікацыі.

Стрім (Strim)
A live stream or broadcast on a social media platform.
Мой апошні стрім збраў тысячы гледачоў.

Nailing down the vocabulary of social networking not only enriches your understanding of the Belarusian language but also connects you with the digital culture and habits of native speakers. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or a social media buff, these terms are your toolkit for navigating the Belarusian webspace. Happy learning, and may your social networking be as enriching as it is linguistically informative!