When the situation changes dramatically, taking on an unexpected, often dramatic or funny color, the famous phrase “The evening ceases to be dull” comes to the rescue. WomanEL tells us how to correctly convey this expression in Ukrainian in order to preserve its essence and color.
ContentOrigin of the phraseLiteral translationUkrainian equivalentsIdioms and folk variants 
The evening ceases to be dull. Photo: freepik.com
Origin of the phrase
This phrase became popular thanks to the Soviet film “The Diamond Hand” (1969). It is uttered by the main antagonist at a moment when events are becoming tense. Since then, the phrase has come into use and is used jokingly when events begin to unfold in an unexpected way.
Literal translation
If you follow the structure of the original, you can get:
- “The evening ceases to be boring.”
- “The evening will no longer be calm.”
Such options convey the general meaning, but sound too dry and do not correspond to expression of the original.
“Evening stops being dull.” Photo: freepik.com
Ukrainian equivalents
To convey dynamism and emotional effect, it is better to use more expressive phrases:
- “This is where the real spectacle begins!”
- “Now it will be interesting!”
- “The evening is gaining momentum!”
- “Now it will not be without adventures!”
- “This is a different conversation!”
These options convey the meaning of the expression in the appropriate context, adding a humorous or ironic coloring.
Idioms and folk variants
The Ukrainian language has its own vivid expressions that perfectly convey changes in the development of events:
- “The fun is just beginning!”
- “There will be something to see!”
- “The most interesting thing will begin now!”
- “Oh, it will be hot!”
- “Something is brewing!”
These options fit harmoniously into colloquial speech and well reproduce the essence of the expression.
The choice of the equivalent depends on the context. If events unfold unexpectedly and with a hint of trouble, “Now there will be no adventure.” If the situation is entertaining or humorous, “This is the beginning of a real spectacle!” will sound great. or “The fun is just beginning!”.
The Ukrainian language is rich in expressive phrases, so it's worth choosing the option that best captures the atmosphere of the moment.
Previously, we talked about what the Russian expression “Work like a horse” means and how to convey the meaning in Ukrainian.
