Nebojte se.

When to use

Use 'Nebojte se' to tell someone not to worry, to calm their fears, or to reassure them that a situation is under control.

How it works

This is the second-person plural imperative (or polite singular) form of the reflexive verb 'bát se' (to be afraid, to worry). The '-jte' ending is the plural/polite imperative, and 'se' is the reflexive pronoun 'oneself'.

• Ne-: not (negation prefix)
• boj- : stem of 'bát se' (to fear)
• -jte: imperative ending (plural/polite)
• se: oneself (reflexive pronoun)

Register and Formality

The '-jte' ending indicates the formal 'vy' register (addressing one person formally, or multiple people). If you were speaking to a close friend or child (using the informal 'ty' register), you would say 'Neboj se'.

Verb Aspect

The verb 'bát se' is imperfective, describing the ongoing state of being afraid or worrying. The imperative 'Nebojte se' commands the cessation of this ongoing state.

Notes

Reassures someone that there is no need for concern.