Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'apart'

English Word: apart

Key Russian Translations:

• отдельно [ɐtˈdʲelʲnə] - [Neutral, General Use]
• врозь [vrɐsʲ] - [Informal, Often Emotional or Relational Context]
• в стороне [v stɐˈronʲe] - [Neutral, Often Physical or Figurative Distance]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in various contexts)

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

Pronunciation (Russian):

отдельно: [ɐtˈdʲelʲnə]

Note on отдельно: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'о' is pronounced as a reduced 'ɐ' due to Russian vowel reduction.

врозь: [vrɐsʲ]

Note on врозь: A short, sharp word with stress on the single syllable. The 'ь' softens the preceding consonant.

в стороне: [v stɐˈronʲe]

Note on в стороне: Stress is on the second syllable of 'стороне'. Pay attention to the soft 'н' sound due to 'е'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physically Separated (Distance or Isolation)

Translation(s) & Context:

• отдельно - Used for physical or conceptual separation, e.g., living or working apart.
• в стороне - Often implies being set aside or at a distance, physically or metaphorically.

Usage Examples:

• Мы живём отдельно уже два года.

  We have been living apart for two years.

• Этот дом стоит в стороне от деревни.

  This house stands apart from the village.

• Она всегда держится отдельно от других.

  She always keeps herself apart from others.

2. Emotionally or Relationally Separated

Translation(s) & Context:

• врозь - Used for relationships or emotional separation, often with a sense of divergence.

Usage Examples:

• После ссоры они разошлись врозь.

  After the argument, they went their separate ways.

• Мы не можем жить врозь.

  We cannot live apart.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

отдельно: An adverb, does not inflect. It remains unchanged regardless of context or sentence structure.

врозь: An adverb, does not inflect. It is used as is in all contexts.

в стороне: A prepositional phrase. 'Стороне' is the prepositional case of 'сторона' (side). Below is the declension table for 'сторона':

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	сторона	стороны
Genitive	стороны	сторон
Dative	стороне	сторонам
Accusative	сторону	стороны
Instrumental	стороной	сторонами
Prepositional	стороне	сторонах

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for отдельно:

• по отдельности (separately, individually)
• изолированно (isolatedly)

Note: 'по отдельности' often implies individual separation, while 'изолированно' emphasizes isolation.

Antonyms for отдельно:

• вместе (together)
• совместно (jointly)

Related Phrases:

• жить отдельно - to live apart (used for physical or relational separation)
• держаться в стороне - to keep apart/to stay aside (often used for avoiding involvement)
• разойтись врозь - to go separate ways (used after disagreements or parting)

Usage Notes:

• 'отдельно' is the most neutral and versatile translation, suitable for most contexts where 'apart' refers to separation, whether physical or conceptual.
• 'врозь' carries an emotional undertone and is often used in contexts of personal or relational separation.
• 'в стороне' implies a deliberate or notable distance, often used metaphorically for being detached or uninvolved.
• Choose the translation based on the tone and context of the sentence. For formal writing, 'отдельно' is usually the safest choice.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using 'врозь' in formal or neutral contexts where emotional nuance is not intended.

Incorrect: Документы хранятся врозь. (Documents are stored apart.)

Correct: Документы хранятся отдельно. (Documents are stored apart.)

Explanation: 'врозь' is more suitable for personal or emotional contexts, not inanimate objects.

Error 2: Misusing 'в стороне' when physical separation is not implied.

Incorrect: Мы живём в стороне. (Intending to say 'We live apart.')

Correct: Мы живём отдельно. (We live apart.)

Explanation: 'в стороне' often implies being 'aside' or 'away from something specific,' not just general separation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of 'apart' or separation (especially in personal relationships) can carry a strong emotional weight. The word 'врозь' is often used in literature or speech to express sadness or conflict in parting ways, reflecting the cultural value placed on close-knit relationships.

Related Concepts:

• разлука (separation, parting)
• расстояние (distance)
• изоляция (isolation)