Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Acclaim'

English Word: Acclaim

Key Russian Translations:

• признание [prʲɪzˈnanʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Formal]
• похвала [pɐxˈvalə] - [Neutral, Informal]
• аплодисменты [ɐplɐdʲɪsˈmʲentɨ] - [Plural, Often used for public praise or applause]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "признание" and "похвала"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "аплодисменты"

Pronunciation (Russian):

признание: [prʲɪzˈnanʲɪjə]

Note on признание: Stress on the second syllable; the "р" is rolled slightly.

похвала: [pɐxˈvalə]

Note on похвала: Stress on the second syllable; "х" is a guttural sound, not like English "h".

аплодисменты: [ɐplɐdʲɪsˈmʲentɨ]

Note on аплодисменты: Stress on the fourth syllable; always plural in form.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Recognition or Approval (Abstract Praise)

Translation(s) & Context:

• признание - Used for formal or serious recognition, often in professional or public contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Его работа получила широкое признание в научном сообществе.

  His work received wide acclaim in the scientific community.

• Признание её таланта пришло только после смерти.

  Acclaim for her talent came only after her death.

• Он добился признания благодаря упорному труду.

  He earned acclaim through hard work.

2. Verbal Praise or Compliment

Translation(s) & Context:

• похвала - Used for informal or personal praise, often in everyday conversations.

Usage Examples:

• Учитель дал ей похвалу за отличный доклад.

  The teacher gave her acclaim for an excellent presentation.

• Её похвала очень вдохновила меня.

  Her acclaim really inspired me.

3. Public Applause or Cheering

Translation(s) & Context:

• аплодисменты - Refers to literal applause or public cheering, often in performances.

Usage Examples:

• Зал разразился аплодисментами после её выступления.

  The hall erupted in acclaim after her performance.

• Аплодисменты длились несколько минут.

  The acclaim lasted for several minutes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

признание (Noun, Neuter):

похвала (Noun, Feminine): Follows regular feminine declension patterns for singular and plural forms.

аплодисменты (Noun, Masculine, Plural only): Always used in plural form; does not have a singular form in standard usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for признание:

• одобрение (approval)
• уважение (respect)

Note: "одобрение" is more about approval, while "уважение" implies respect.

Antonyms for признание:

• критика (criticism)
• осуждение (condemnation)

Related Phrases:

• заслужить признание - To earn acclaim (often through effort or achievement).
• выразить похвалу - To express acclaim (used for verbal praise).
• бурные аплодисменты - Thunderous acclaim (used for loud, enthusiastic applause).

Usage Notes:

• "признание" is the most versatile translation for "acclaim" and is suitable for formal contexts or abstract recognition.
• "похвала" is more personal and conversational, often used for direct compliments or praise.
• "аплодисменты" strictly refers to physical applause or public cheering and should not be used for abstract praise.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing the translation, as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "аплодисменты" for abstract praise. Incorrect: "Его идеи получили аплодисменты." (His ideas received applause.) Correct: "Его идеи получили признание." (His ideas received acclaim.)
• Error: Using "похвала" in highly formal contexts. Incorrect: "Его научная работа заслужила похвалу." Correct: "Его научная работа заслужила признание."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, public acclaim through applause ("аплодисменты") is highly valued at performances, and prolonged clapping is a sign of deep appreciation. Verbal praise ("похвала") is often direct but sincere in personal interactions.

Related Concepts:

• слава (fame)
• почёт (honor)
• восхищение (admiration)