In [modern] Russian media literal translation
"Я сделал(а) это!"
is being commonly used. Is there better way to translate this expression? Or is there equivalent expression that can be used that would convey similar meaning?
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Мне кажется, в русском языке вместо неопределённого "Я сделал(а) это!" чаще описывают конкретное действие: "Я поступил(а)!", "Я прыгнул(а) с парашютом!" и т.д.– mustaccioNov 30, 2015 at 18:28
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I meant uses of literal translation as discussed here: rus.stackexchange.com/questions/36435/… but was hoping to find better russian expression to describe same sentiment– InitKNov 30, 2015 at 18:35
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You ask about the best translation which is hard to say without a context.
Я сделал это really exists in the last years as a calque from English. Should it be used or not - it really depends. Though I'm sure that at least on some occasions one could (and should) change it to something more common, like Получилось, Готово, Сделано, Есть! etc.
Having said this, I don't think that Я сделал это should be absolutely inadmissible. After all, people do say like this.
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1Thank you! There is no special context really. The question was just a reaction on Russian news program where journalist exclaimed "Я сделал это!" and it just sounded so wrong.– InitKNov 30, 2015 at 18:57
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@InitK Well, we're used to expect of "better language usage" in news programs. Я сделал это by any means is a colloquial expression, which doesn't fit a formal conversation.– MattNov 30, 2015 at 19:17
Use an impersonate construction like получилось!, удалось!, у меня вышло! and similar.
answered Nov 30, 2015 at 18:52
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This phrase sounds very stupid. I would replace it with
У меня получилось
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У меня получилось sounds just as silly imo XD In the context of what we what it to mean here. Dec 1, 2015 at 23:43