Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Acting'

English Word: acting

Key Russian Translations:

• актёрство [akˈtʲorstvo] - [Neutral, General Usage]
• игра [iˈɡra] - [Informal, Often Refers to Performance]
• действие [ˈdʲejstvʲɪje] - [Formal, Often Used for 'Acting' as in Taking Action]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for актёрство and игра; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for действие

Pronunciation (Russian):

актёрство: [akˈtʲorstvo]

Note on актёрство: Stress falls on the second syllable; the 'ё' is always stressed and pronounced as 'yo'.

игра: [iˈɡra]

Note on игра: Simple pronunciation, stress on the second syllable.

действие: [ˈdʲejstvʲɪje]

Note on действие: Stress on the first syllable; soft 'д' sound requires attention.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Acting as in Performing in Theater or Film

Translation(s) & Context:

• актёрство - Used to describe the profession or skill of acting.
• игра - Refers to the performance or 'playing a role' in a more casual sense.

Usage Examples:

• Его актёрство на сцене было потрясающим.

  His acting on stage was stunning.

• Её игра в этом фильме заслужила награду.

  Her performance in this movie won an award.

• Актёрство требует большого терпения и таланта.

  Acting requires a lot of patience and talent.

2. Acting as in Taking Action or Functioning

Translation(s) & Context:

• действие - Used in formal or abstract contexts to mean 'action' or 'acting in a role' (e.g., acting president).

Usage Examples:

• Он был назначен исполняющим обязанности директора.

  He was appointed as the acting director.

• Действие этого закона временно приостановлено.

  The acting of this law has been temporarily suspended.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

актёрство (Noun, Neuter): Regular noun declension in singular and plural.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	актёрство	актёрства
Genitive	актёрства	актёрств
Dative	актёрству	актёрствам

игра (Noun, Feminine): Regular noun declension.

действие (Noun, Neuter): Regular noun declension, similar to актёрство.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for актёрство:

• исполнение
• игра

Note: исполнение often implies 'execution' of a role, while игра is more casual.

Antonyms for актёрство:

• реальность (reality)

Related Phrases:

• играть роль - To play a role (literal or figurative).
• исполнять обязанности - To act in a position or fulfill duties temporarily.
• актёрское мастерство - Acting skills or craftsmanship.

Usage Notes:

• актёрство is the most direct translation for 'acting' as a profession or skill and is neutral in tone.
• игра is often used colloquially to refer to performance but can also mean 'game,' so context is important.
• действие is more abstract and typically used in formal contexts or for temporary roles (e.g., 'acting president').

Common Errors:

1. Confusing игра (acting/performance) with its other meaning, 'game.' For instance, saying "Его игра была хорошей" could mean 'His acting was good' or 'His game was good.' Always ensure the context is clear.

2. Using действие in casual contexts for theatrical acting. Incorrect: "Его действие на сцене." Correct: "Его актёрство на сцене."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, acting (актёрство) is highly respected, with a strong tradition in theater and cinema dating back to the Soviet era. The Moscow Art Theatre and Stanislavski's method have global influence, and mentioning 'acting' often evokes associations with this rich heritage.

Related Concepts:

• театр (theater)
• роль (role)
• сцена (stage)