How to say in Russian --&gt; "What the hell are you talking about?"

selim

How to say in Russian --> "What the hell are you talking about?"

Jan 20, 2015 9:54 PM

There are lots of phrases but the most polite I suppose is: О чем, черт возьми, ты говоришь?

January 21, 2015

Nice question, Selim:) I'd say it depends a lot! You've got several answer already of different register. "О чем, черт возьми, ты говоришь?" and "Что ты, черт возьми, говоришь!" are very nice, polite and, I'd say, posh. "Что за ахинею ты несёшь?!" and "Что ты мелешь?" (Or just: "Что ты несёшь?") are also good options. Conversational, informal ones. But I personally never use any of them. They are a bit out-of-date. I might only say one of these if I was fooling around, as a part of a joke. So, if I totally understood the message and just want to express that you don't agree with your friends's opinion, I'd say: "Что за бред?" and/or "Ты серьёзно?!" If you really didn't understand what a person said, I don't think you should show off, just say it: "Что-то я не понял" or "В смысле?" (What do you mean?) Hope it helps:) Cheers, Anna

January 22, 2015