Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Auditorium'

English Word: Auditorium

Key Russian Translations:

• аудитория [ˌavdʲɪˈtorʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often used in academic or institutional contexts]
• зал [zal] - [Neutral, General term for a hall or large room, often for events]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in educational and event-related contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "зал"; B1 (Intermediate) for "аудитория" due to specific usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

аудитория: [ˌavdʲɪˈtorʲɪjə]

Note on аудитория: Stress falls on the third syllable (to-RI). The "au" is pronounced as "av" in Russian.

зал: [zal]

Note on зал: A short, straightforward word with stress on the single syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A room or hall for lectures, speeches, or performances

Translation(s) & Context:

• аудитория - Often used for a classroom or lecture hall in universities or schools.
• зал - Refers to a general hall or venue, often for concerts, theater, or large gatherings.

Usage Examples:

• Студенты собрались в аудитории для лекции.

  The students gathered in the auditorium for a lecture.

• Концерт пройдет в большом зале.

  The concert will take place in the large auditorium (hall).

• Аудитория 205 находится на втором этаже.

  Auditorium 205 is on the second floor.

• В этом зале можно разместить до 500 человек.

  This hall can accommodate up to 500 people.

• Профессор вошел в аудиторию и начал урок.

  The professor entered the auditorium and started the lesson.

2. A group of listeners or audience (figurative use)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аудитория - Used metaphorically to refer to an audience or group of listeners, e.g., for a speech or broadcast.

Usage Examples:

• Эта передача рассчитана на молодую аудиторию.

  This program is aimed at a young audience.

• Спикер сумел завладеть вниманием аудитории.

  The speaker managed to capture the attention of the audience.

• Наша аудитория растет с каждым днем.

  Our audience is growing every day.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аудитория (feminine noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	аудитория	аудитории
Genitive	аудитории	аудиторий
Dative	аудитории	аудиториям
Accusative	аудиторию	аудитории
Instrumental	аудиторией	аудиториями
Prepositional	об аудитории	об аудиториях

зал (masculine noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	зал	залы
Genitive	зала	залов
Dative	залу	залам
Accusative	зал	залы
Instrumental	залом	залами
Prepositional	о зале	о залах

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for аудитория:

• помещение (room, space)
• класс (classroom, in some contexts)

Note: "помещение" is more general, while "класс" is typically used for smaller school classrooms.

Synonyms for зал:

• салон (salon, in specific contexts)
• помещение (room, space)

Antonyms:

• кабинет (small office or study room, as opposed to a large hall)

Related Phrases:

• лекционная аудитория - Lecture hall (used specifically for university lecture rooms)
• концертный зал - Concert hall (a venue for musical performances)
• зал ожидания - Waiting room/hall (often used in train stations or airports)

Usage Notes:

• "аудитория" is more specific to academic or institutional settings, such as university lecture halls, or metaphorically for an audience. It is less common in casual conversation for general halls.
• "зал" is a broader term and can refer to any large room or hall, including theaters, concert venues, or even waiting areas. It is more versatile but less precise in academic contexts.
• When choosing between the two, consider the context: use "аудитория" for classrooms or audiences, and "зал" for performance venues or general large spaces.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "аудитория" to refer to a concert hall or theater. Incorrect: "Концерт будет в аудитории." Correct: "Концерт будет в зале."
• Error: Using "зал" for a specific university lecture room. Incorrect: "Лекция в зале 301." Correct: "Лекция в аудитории 301."
• Explanation: Mixing these terms can lead to confusion as they imply different settings or formality levels. Always match the term to the specific context.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the term "аудитория" often evokes the image of a university or school setting, reflecting the strong emphasis on education in Soviet and post-Soviet culture. Large "залы" (halls) are also culturally significant as venues for public events, concerts, or theatrical performances, often tied to historical or state-sponsored cultural activities.

Related Concepts:

• лекция (lecture)
• театр (theater)
• концерт (concert)
• сцена (stage)