ну, ну

come on; there, there; well, well?

→ ну

phrase Rare #34,049

come on; there, there; well, well? A conversational expression whose meaning depends on intonation and context: it can encourage someone, calm them down, express mild disbelief, or urge them to continue.

RU: Ну, ну, не расстраивайся.

EN: There, there, don't be upset.

Ну, ну!

Well, well!

— Однажды в… Голливуде (2019)

Ну, ну.

Well, well.

— Пришельцы (1993)

Ну, ну, мы знакомы очень давно.

Well, well, we've known each other for a very long time.

— Плата за страх (1953)

Ну, ну, тихо.

Well, well, quiet.

— Преследователь (2008)

Ну, ну?

Well? Well?

— Игла (1989)

Ну, ну, ну.

Well, well, well.

— Дьяволицы (1955)