Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Alert'

English Word: alert

Key Russian Translations:

• тревога [trʲɪˈvoɡə] - [Formal, Often used for warnings or alarms]
• предупреждение [prʲɪdʊprʲɪˈʒdʲenʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Used for notifications or cautions]
• сигнал [sʲɪɡˈnaɫ] - [Neutral, Often used for signals or alerts in technical contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in contexts of warnings and notifications)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, depending on context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

тревога: [trʲɪˈvoɡə]

Note on тревога: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'r' is rolled, and 'г' is pronounced as a voiced fricative.

предупреждение: [prʲɪdʊprʲɪˈʒdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on предупреждение: Stress on the fourth syllable. The soft 'ж' sound can be challenging for non-native speakers.

сигнал: [sʲɪɡˈnaɫ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Warning or Alarm (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• тревога - Used for a state of alarm or emergency warning (e.g., air raid alert).
• предупреждение - Used for a formal caution or advisory (e.g., weather alert).

Usage Examples:

• В городе объявили тревогу из-за пожара.

  An alert was announced in the city due to a fire.

• Метеорологи выдали предупреждение о сильном ветре.

  Meteorologists issued an alert for strong winds.

• Тревога была ложной, и все вернулись домой.

  The alert was false, and everyone returned home.

2. Signal or Notification (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сигнал - Refers to a signal or alert in technical or communication contexts (e.g., phone alert).

Usage Examples:

• Телефон издал сигнал о новом сообщении.

  The phone emitted an alert for a new message.

• Сигнал тревоги на корабле был слышен всем.

  The alert signal on the ship was heard by everyone.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

тревога (Feminine Noun): Follows the regular declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	тревога	тревоги
Genitive	тревоги	тревог
Dative	тревоге	тревогам
Accusative	тревогу	тревоги
Instrumental	тревогой	тревогами
Prepositional	о тревоге	о тревогах

предупреждение (Neuter Noun): Regular neuter noun declension.

сигнал (Masculine Noun): Regular masculine noun declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for тревога:

• опасение (slight worry or concern)
• беспокойство (anxiety or unease)

Antonyms for тревога:

• спокойствие (calmness)
• уверенность (confidence)

Related Phrases:

• объявить тревогу - Declare an alert (used in emergencies).
• предупреждение о шторме - Storm warning (used in weather contexts).
• сигнал тревоги - Alarm signal (used for technical or emergency alerts).

Usage Notes:

• Choosing the right translation: Use "тревога" for emergencies or high-stakes warnings, "предупреждение" for formal or advisory alerts, and "сигнал" for technical or notification-based alerts.
• Formality: "предупреждение" is more neutral and often used in written or official contexts, while "тревога" can carry emotional weight.
• Grammar: Remember to adjust noun cases based on sentence structure, especially with "тревога" and "предупреждение".

Common Errors:

Error 1: Misusing "тревога" for minor notifications.

Incorrect: Я получил тревогу о новом письме. (I received an alert about a new email.)

Correct: Я получил сигнал о новом письме. (I received a signal about a new email.)

Explanation: "тревога" implies a serious alarm, not suitable for trivial notifications like emails.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "тревога" often evokes associations with historical wartime alarms (e.g., air raid sirens during WWII). It carries a heavier emotional tone compared to neutral terms like "предупреждение".

Related Concepts:

• опасность (danger)
• авария (emergency)
• уведомление (notification)