Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'autograph'

English Word: autograph

Key Russian Translations:

• автограф [ˈaftəɡraf] - [Formal, Informal]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

автограф: [ˈaftəɡraf]

Note on автограф: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "г" is pronounced as a voiced fricative, similar to the 'g' in "go."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person's signature, especially a celebrity's

Translation(s) & Context:

• автограф - Used to refer to a signature, often from a famous person, as a keepsake or collectible.

Usage Examples:

• Я попросил у актера автограф после спектакля.

  I asked the actor for an autograph after the performance.

• У меня есть автограф известного писателя на книге.

  I have an autograph from a famous writer on a book.

• Она собирает автографы спортсменов.

  She collects autographs of athletes.

• Можно ваш автограф, пожалуйста?

  Can I have your autograph, please?

• Автограф на фотографии выглядит очень красиво.

  The autograph on the photo looks very nice.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

автограф is a masculine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• подпись (signature, often used in a broader context)

Note: "подпись" can refer to any signature, while "автограф" specifically implies a signature from a notable person or as a memento.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable

Related Phrases:

• взять автограф - to get an autograph
• дать автограф - to give an autograph
• коллекция автографов - collection of autographs

Usage Notes:

• The term "автограф" directly corresponds to the English "autograph" and is used primarily for signatures of celebrities or notable individuals, often as a keepsake.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more commonly associated with informal or fan-related scenarios.
• Unlike "подпись," which is a general term for "signature" (e.g., on a document), "автограф" carries a sense of personal or sentimental value.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "подпись" instead of "автограф" when referring to a celebrity's signature. For example, saying "Я получил подпись актера" may sound odd as it implies a formal signature rather than a personal autograph.
  Correct Usage: "Я получил автограф актера."
• Error: Incorrect case usage due to misunderstanding of declension. For example, saying "Я попросил автографом" instead of "автограф."
  Correct Usage: Use the accusative case "автограф" after verbs like "попросить."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, collecting autographs ("автографы") from famous personalities, especially actors, musicians, or athletes, is a popular hobby, much like in Western cultures. However, requesting an autograph might be seen as less common in formal or professional settings compared to casual or fan-oriented events.

Related Concepts:

• подпись (signature)
• знаменитость (celebrity)
• фанат (fan)