Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'all'

English Word: all

Key Russian Translations:

• всё [ˈfsʲo] - [Neutral, Singular/Neuter]
• все [ˈfsʲe] - [Plural, Neutral]
• весь [ˈvʲesʲ] - [Singular, Masculine, Used for emphasis]

Frequency: High (very commonly used in everyday speech and writing)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate, varies slightly by form)

Pronunciation (Russian):

всё: [ˈfsʲo]

Note on всё: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "ё" is always stressed and pronounced distinctly.

все: [ˈfsʲe]

Note on все: Similar to "всё" but without the "ё" sound, used for plural forms.

весь: [ˈvʲesʲ]

Note on весь: Stress on the first syllable, often used with masculine nouns for emphasis.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Referring to the whole amount or every part (English)

Translation(s) & Context:

• всё - Used for neuter singular nouns or as a general term for "everything."
• весь - Used with masculine singular nouns to mean "the whole" or "entire."

Usage Examples:

• Я прочитал всё.

  I read everything.

• Весь день шёл дождь.

  It rained all day.

• Всё готово к празднику.

  Everything is ready for the holiday.

2. Referring to every person or thing in a group (English)

Translation(s) & Context:

• все - Used for plural forms to mean "all" people or things in a group.

Usage Examples:

• Все люди были счастливы.

  All the people were happy.

• Все книги на столе.

  All the books are on the table.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

весь / вся / всё / все - This word changes based on gender and number, as it is an adjective/pronoun in Russian. Below is the declension table for nominative case:

Gender/Number	Form
Masculine Singular	весь
Feminine Singular	вся
Neuter Singular	всё
Plural (All Genders)	все

Note: Further declensions occur based on grammatical cases (genitive, dative, etc.), which are essential for correct usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• полностью (completely - used in specific contexts)
• целиком (entirely - often for physical objects)

Note: "полностью" and "целиком" are more specific and less versatile than "всё/все."

Antonyms:

• часть (part)
• немного (a little)

Related Phrases:

• всё в порядке - Everything is fine.
• все до одного - Every single one.
• весь мир - The whole world.

Usage Notes:

• The choice between "всё," "все," and "весь" depends on the grammatical gender and number of the noun it modifies or replaces.
• "всё" is often used as a standalone word to mean "everything," while "все" refers to "all" in a plural sense (e.g., all people or things).
• Be mindful of case agreement when using these words in sentences, as they decline based on the grammatical case.

Common Errors:

1. Incorrect gender/number agreement: English speakers often use "всё" for plural contexts, which is wrong. For example, saying "всё люди" instead of the correct "все люди" (all people). Always match the form to the noun's number and gender.

2. Misuse of stress: Pronouncing "всё" without stressing the "ё" can lead to misunderstandings. Ensure the stress is on the first syllable.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the word "все" is often used in greetings or toasts to address a group, as in "Всех с праздником!" (Happy holidays to everyone!). This reflects the communal and inclusive nature of Russian communication in social settings.

Related Concepts:

• каждый (each/every)
• любой (any)
• целый (whole)