How to say "Shall we switch to "ty"? (informal you)" in Russian
Давай перейдём на "ты"?
Da-VAY pe-rey-DYOM na "ty"?
What does it mean?
A special cultural phrase proposing to drop the formal "Вы" and start using the informal "ты".
When to use
Use this when a formal conversation has become friendly and you want to break the ice to become closer.
When NOT to use
Do not say this to someone much older or higher in status than you. Usually, the older or higher-status person should initiate this switch.
Example dialogue
— Давай перейдём на "ты"?
— Shall we switch to "ty"?
— Давай! Так будет удобнее.
— Let's do it! It will be more comfortable.
Cultural note
This is a significant milestone in Russian communication. Once you switch to "ты", you are considered friends or friendly colleagues.
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