What does «так себе» mean in Russian?
так себе́
Say it: tak si-BYE
so-so
SafeFine with almost anyone, including colleagues and older people.
How to use it
A polite way to say something was not great. Fine with anyone.
Examples
Как фильм? — Так себе.
How was the film? — So-so.
Я так себе готовлю.
I'm a so-so cook.
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