Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Audible'

English Word: audible

Key Russian Translations:

• слышимый [ˈslɨʂɨmɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• разборчивый [rɐzˈbortɕɪvɨj] - [Neutral, Often used for clarity of sound or speech]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

слышимый: [ˈslɨʂɨmɨj]

Note on слышимый: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "ы" sound is unique to Russian and can be challenging for English speakers; it is pronounced as a short, unrounded vowel.

разборчивый: [rɐzˈbortɕɪvɨj]

Note on разборчивый: Stress is on the second syllable. The "ч" sound is a soft "ch" as in "church."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Able to be heard (General sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• слышимый - Used in formal or technical contexts to describe something that can be heard.

Usage Examples:

• Его голос был едва слышимым в шуме толпы.

  His voice was barely audible in the noise of the crowd.

• Звук был слышимым только на близком расстоянии.

  The sound was audible only at a close distance.

• Слышимый сигнал указывал на опасность.

  The audible signal indicated danger.

2. Clear or distinct sound (Clarity of speech or sound)

Translation(s) & Context:

• разборчивый - Refers to sound or speech that is clear and easy to understand.

Usage Examples:

• Её речь была очень разборчивой, даже на записи.

  Her speech was very audible (clear), even on the recording.

• Звук в наушниках был разборчивым и чистым.

  The sound in the headphones was audible and clear.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

слышимый (Adjective): This adjective follows standard Russian declension patterns for masculine, feminine, neuter, and plural forms based on case and gender agreement.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	слышимый	слышимая	слышимое	слышимые
Genitive	слышимого	слышимой	слышимого	слышимых

разборчивый (Adjective): Similarly follows regular adjective declension. See a similar pattern to the above for case and gender agreement.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for слышимый:

• звуковой
• воспринимаемый на слух

Note: "звуковой" is more technical, often used for "sonic" or "sound-related."

Antonyms for слышимый:

• неслышимый
• тихий

Synonyms for разборчивый:

• чёткий
• ясный

Related Phrases:

• слышимый звук - Audible sound (refers to a sound that can be heard)
• разборчивая речь - Audible/clear speech (refers to speech that is easy to understand)

Usage Notes:

• "слышимый" is more formal and often used in written or technical contexts to describe something that can physically be heard.
• "разборчивый" emphasizes clarity and is more commonly used when discussing the quality of sound or speech.
• Choose "слышимый" when focusing on the ability to hear something, and "разборчивый" when the focus is on understanding or clarity.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "слышимый" when "разборчивый" is more appropriate for clarity of speech.

Incorrect: Его голос был слышимым. (Implies the voice could be heard but not necessarily understood.)

Correct: Его голос был разборчивым. (Implies the voice was clear and understandable.)

Error 2: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the wrong syllable in "разборчивый."

Tip: Practice stressing the second syllable: raz-BOR-chiv-y.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, clarity of speech ("разборчивый") is often emphasized in formal settings like presentations or broadcasts, reflecting a cultural value on clear communication. The concept of audibility ("слышимый") may also appear in literature or poetry to describe faint or distant sounds with emotional or symbolic significance.

Related Concepts:

• звук (sound)
• громкость (volume)
• тишина (silence)