What is tryn-trava? 0 9

In well-known Russian dictionaries, such as those by Dahl, Ushakov, and Ozhegov, the term "tryn-trava" (as well as the derived word "tryndet") denotes a dismissive attitude towards something, perceiving it as insignificant, empty, and trivial. The phrase "all tryn-trava" implies "everything is of no consequence, it doesn’t matter."

However, the exact origin of this expression remains unclear, and scholars have differing opinions on the matter. According to one of the most common versions, the phrase originally sounded like "tyn-trava." A tyn is a fence or palisade, which implies that tyn-trava is grass growing near a fence.

In folklore, grass with this name appears in myths and epics, representing a plant with powerful strength, yet it is extremely difficult to find. Mentions of this mysterious grass can also be found in the works of authors such as Pushkin, Leskov, and Chekhov.