Belarusian: What's the difference between Нішто сабе and Нічога сабе?

[Vapor]

I'm trying to learn some basic Belarusian and see the phrase "Нішто сабе", which means "Ничего, Нормально" according to the textbook I use. But I also see elsewhere the phrase "Нічога сабе". What's the difference between these two phrases in terms of meaning and also in terms of usage?

 

[volat]

You're right, нішто сабе means някепскі, неблагі (някепска, няблага) - not bad.
In turn Нічога сабе! expresses a strong feeling like surprise or admiration - Wow!

 

[Vapor]

You're right, нішто сабе means някепскі, неблагі (някепска, няблага) - not bad.
In turn Нічога сабе! expresses a strong feeling like surprise or admiration - Wow!

Many thanks! Besides I'm wondering whether "нішто сабе" is the proper answer to the following questions:
"Што новага?"
"Як жывеш?"
"Што чуваць ў вас?" (these are phrases listed in the chapter of "Приветствия и пожелания" of my textbook)

Also, is "Нічога сабе" equivalent to "Ничего себе", "Я в шоке" in Russian?

 

[volat]

Many thanks! Besides I'm wondering whether "нішто сабе" is the proper answer to the following questions:
"Што новага?"
"Як жывеш?"
"Што чуваць ў вас?" (these are phrases listed in the chapter of "Приветствия и пожелания" of my textbook)

I wouldn't answer "нішто сабе" on question 1 and 3 . But it's good for Як жывеш?

Also, is "Нічога сабе" equivalent to "Ничего себе", "Я в шоке" in Russian?

Yes, they are equivalents. "Нічога сабе!" = "Ничего себе!" "Я в шоке!" is more colloquial and informal.

 

[Vapor]

thank you very much!