Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Angry'

English Word: Angry

Key Russian Translations:

• сердитый [ˈsʲerdʲɪtɨj] - [Informal, Adjective]
• злой [zloj] - [Neutral, Adjective, Can imply malice]
• рассерженный [rɐˈsʲerʐɨnːɨj] - [Formal, Adjective, Often situational]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for 'злой'; B1 for 'сердитый' and 'рассерженный')

Pronunciation (Russian):

сердитый: [ˈsʲerdʲɪtɨj]

Note on сердитый: Stress falls on the first syllable; the 'ы' sound is a distinct Russian vowel, not found in English.

злой: [zloj]

Note on злой: Short and sharp; the 'oj' diphthong is similar to 'oy' in 'boy'.

рассерженный: [rɐˈsʲerʐɨnːɨj]

Note on рассерженный: Stress on the second syllable; the 'ж' sound is like the 's' in 'measure'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Feeling or Showing Anger (General Emotion)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сердитый - Commonly used for mild or everyday irritation, often in personal contexts.
• злой - Broad term for anger, can imply deeper hostility or malice depending on context.

Usage Examples:

• Он выглядит сердитым после ссоры.

  He looks angry after the argument.

• Почему ты такой злой сегодня?

  Why are you so angry today?

• Она была сердита на своего брата.

  She was angry with her brother.

2. Anger in a Formal or Specific Situation

Translation(s) & Context:

• рассерженный - Used for situational anger, often with a formal or polite tone.

Usage Examples:

• Рассерженный клиент потребовал возврата денег.

  The angry customer demanded a refund.

• Учитель был рассержен из-за опоздания.

  The teacher was angry because of the lateness.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

сердитый (Adjective): Declines by gender, number, and case like most Russian adjectives.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	сердитый	сердитая	сердитое	сердитые
Genitive	сердитого	сердитой	сердитого	сердитых

злой (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as 'сердитый'.

рассерженный (Adjective): A past passive participle used as an adjective; declines similarly but often used in specific contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• гневный (more literary, intense anger)
• раздражённый (irritated, milder anger)

Note: 'гневный' is often used in written or formal contexts, while 'раздражённый' implies irritation rather than deep anger.

Antonyms:

• спокойный (calm)
• добрый (kind)

Related Phrases:

• злой как собака - "angry as a dog," meaning extremely angry.
• сердиться на кого-то - "to be angry with someone," a common verb form.
• вывести из себя - "to make someone angry," an idiomatic expression.

Usage Notes:

• 'злой' is the most versatile term for 'angry' but can also mean 'evil' or 'mean' depending on context. Use tone and context to clarify intent.
• 'сердитый' is softer and often used for temporary or mild anger, especially in personal interactions.
• 'рассерженный' is more formal and situational, often implying a specific trigger for the anger.
• In Russian, adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they describe, unlike in English.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'злой' to describe temporary anger in a light context (e.g., "Я злой на тебя" for a minor issue). This can sound overly harsh or imply malice.

  Correct: Use 'сердитый' instead: "Я сердит на тебя" (I’m angry with you, in a milder sense).

• Error: Forgetting adjective agreement, e.g., saying "Она сердитый" (wrong gender).

  Correct: "Она сердитая" (feminine form).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, expressing anger openly can be seen as less acceptable in formal or public settings compared to some Western cultures. Russians may use indirect language or humor to diffuse tension. The word 'злой' can carry a stronger negative connotation, implying not just anger but a bad character, so it should be used cautiously.

Related Concepts:

• гнев (anger as a noun)
• раздражение (irritation)
• ярость (rage, fury)