Класс (Klass) – Cool. Easiest to pronounce and remember, it’s basically a “thumbs up” emoji. Another version of this is “kruto.” Sometimes it’s used sarcastically to express frustration but for the most part, you can’t go wrong. Use it when first plopping down with your popcorn in hand, anticipating an hour of bloody, messy fun.
Огонь (Ogon) – Fire. A step up from “klass”, it’s more like “awesome” but closer to “mind-blowing”. Use when: the plot takes an unexpected twist, like when a dragon instead of frying Tyrion Lannister shakes his head in appreciation of being unshackled.
Бывает (Byvaet) – Sometimes [it] happens. Use when: another head is rolling off, but it’s already number seven in the past half hour.
Ого (Ogo) – A verbal version of an exclamation point. Use when: you realize that the number of White Walkers that are about to invade greatly exceeded your expectations.
Мда (Mda) – Another interjection that reflects dismay and contemplation rooted in unpleasant surprise. Use when: a red-haired maiden turns out to be an ugly witch of indecipherable age.
Жесть (Zhest) – Stemming from “zhestoko” (cruel), it mostly expresses a reaction to something extreme or mind-boggling. Use when: Remember the kind of fun Ramsey Bolton was into? Well, that was real zhest.
Трэш (Trash) – Trash. Just like you’d normally say it, but with more of an “eh” in the middle. This is used when things get trashier than “zhest”. Doom and gloom. Use when: someone’s being burnt alive and you’re forced to watch.
Шикардос (Shikardos) – Stemming from the adjective “шикарно” (gorgeous), it’s like “awesome” and “cool” combined. Use when: after wars and treasons, and all sorts of gore, your popcorn is all gone and the Seven Kingdoms of Westoros finally unite in the face of greater evil.
ITMO.NEWS Editorial Team
