дык

Russian

Etymology

Dialectal form of так (tak), from Old East Slavic тако (tako), такъ (takŭ), from Proto-Slavic *tako (adverb), from Proto-Slavic *takъ (adjective).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [dɨk]

Interjection

дык • (dyk)

  1. (colloquial or dialectal) well, so, then (used as a generic lead-in or expresses emphasis)
    Ну, дык чёрт с тобой ― Nu, dyk čórt s toboj ― So to hell with you
    Дык я и не спо́рю ― Dyk ja i ne spórju ― Yeah, well, I'm not arguing
  2. (colloquial or dialectal) or what?, right? (asks for affirmation)
    Дык мы продолжа́ем? ― Dyk my prodolžájem? ― So do we continue, or what?
  3. (slang) of course, you bet (expresses certainty)
    По́нял? ― Ну дык! ― Pónjal? ― Nu dyk! ― “Got it?” “You bet!”
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