uspokoi

Uspokoi is the transliterated form of the Russian Cyrillic word успокой, the second‑person singular imperative of успокоить, meaning “calm down” or “quiet down.” It is used as a direct command addressed to one person. In standard Russian spelling the command appears as успокой, with the exclamation mark typically indicating emphasis in written text.

Etymology and related forms: The verb успокоить means to calm, soothe, or pacify, and it derives from the prefix у- plus the root покой, meaning peace or rest. Related forms in Slavic languages share the same semantic core, and transliterations of успокой can appear as uspokoi or uspokoy in non-Cyrillic texts, depending on the transliteration system used.

Usage notes: In English-language discussions or texts that render Russian in Latin letters, uspokoi is a common transliteration variant for the imperative form. The exact spelling can vary (for example, uspokoi or uspokoy), but the meaning remains “calm down.” The imperative is directed at a single person; plural or formal forms in Russian are uspокoйте (uspokoyte).

Context and reception: As a transliterated command, uspokoi appears primarily in multilingual writings, subtitles, or linguistic discussions rather than as a standalone English word. In Cyrillic contexts, the standard form is успокой, with the intended audience and intonation conveyed by punctuation and tone.

See also: успокоить, покой, calm down in Russian.