Раз уж так, то давай спокойно обсудим это вечером.

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Breakdown of Раз уж так, то давай спокойно обсудим это вечером.

• это: it
• обсудить: to discuss
• давай: let's

Questions & Answers about Раз уж так, то давай спокойно обсудим это вечером.

What does раз уж так mean, and why are there two words, раз and уж?

Раз уж так is a fixed conversational expression meaning something like:

• if that is the case
• since things are like that
• well, if so

Here:

• раз can mean since or if that's so in colloquial Russian
• уж adds emphasis, giving the phrase a sense like well then or given that

So раз уж так sounds natural and idiomatic, not like a word-for-word logical construction. It often introduces a conclusion or next step based on what has just been said.

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What is the function of то in this sentence?

In Раз уж так, то давай..., the word то helps mark the result or conclusion:

• Раз уж так = if that is the case
• то давай... = then let's...

It is similar to then in English, but in Russian it is often optional in this kind of sentence. Including it makes the structure feel clearer and slightly more complete.

So:

• Раз уж так, давай... = possible
• Раз уж так, то давай... = also possible, and very natural

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Why is it давай обсудим and not a direct imperative like обсуди?