Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Away'

English Word: away

Key Russian Translations:

• далеко [dɐˈlʲekə] - [Neutral, General use for physical or metaphorical distance]
• прочь [ˈprotɕ] - [Neutral, Often used to imply movement away or dismissal]
• в сторону [ˈf ˈstorənʊ] - [Neutral, Often used for direction or diversion]

Frequency: High (commonly used in various contexts)

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

Pronunciation (Russian):

далеко: [dɐˈlʲekə]

Note on далеко: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'е' is pronounced as a soft 'ye' sound.

прочь: [ˈprotɕ]

Note on прочь: Stress on the first syllable. The final 'чь' is a soft consonant sound, common in Russian.

в сторону: [ˈf ˈstorənʊ]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physical Distance or Absence

Translation(s) & Context:

• далеко - Used to indicate a far distance or being far from a location.

Usage Examples:

• Он живёт далеко от города.

  He lives far away from the city.

• Не уходи далеко!

  Don't go too far away!

• Мечты уносят меня далеко.

  Dreams take me far away.

2. Movement or Removal

Translation(s) & Context:

• прочь - Indicates moving away or getting rid of something/someone.

Usage Examples:

• Уйди прочь!

  Go away!

• Он выбросил все сомнения прочь.

  He cast all doubts away.

• Гони прочь плохие мысли.

  Drive away bad thoughts.

3. Direction or Diversion

Translation(s) & Context:

• в сторону - Used to indicate movement or attention directed away from something.

Usage Examples:

• Отойди в сторону, пожалуйста.

  Step away, please.

• Он отвёл взгляд в сторону.

  He looked away.

• Давай отложим этот вопрос в сторону.

  Let's put this issue away for now.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

далеко: An adverb, does not inflect or change form based on gender, number, or case. It remains constant in all contexts.

прочь: An adverb, also invariable. It does not change form and is often used with verbs of motion or imperative mood.

в сторону: A prepositional phrase. "Сторона" (side) is a feminine noun and can inflect based on case and number. Below is a table of its forms:

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	сторона	стороны
Accusative	сторону	стороны
Genitive	стороны	сторон
Dative	стороне	сторонам

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for далеко:

• вдалеке
• издалека

Note: "вдалеке" often implies a visible but distant object, while "издалека" refers to something coming from a distance.

Antonyms for далеко:

• близко
• рядом

Related Phrases:

• далеко впереди - Far ahead (used for physical or metaphorical progress).
• прочь из дома - Away from home (used to indicate leaving one's residence).
• в сторону от темы - Away from the topic (used to indicate digression in conversation).

Usage Notes:

• "далеко" is the most versatile translation for "away" when referring to distance, both literal and figurative. It can be used in statements and questions.
• "прочь" often carries a sense of urgency or dismissal and is frequently used in commands or with verbs like "уйти" (to leave) or "выбросить" (to throw out).
• "в сторону" is more specific to direction or diversion and often appears in contexts involving physical movement or shifting focus.
• Choosing the correct translation depends on the context: use "далеко" for distance, "прочь" for removal, and "в сторону" for direction.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "далеко" in commands like "Go away!"
  Incorrect: Иди далеко!
  Correct: Иди прочь! or Уйди!
  Explanation: "далеко" refers to distance, not dismissal. Use "прочь" for commands to leave.
• Error: Using "прочь" for describing distance.
  Incorrect: Он живёт прочь.
  Correct: Он живёт далеко.
  Explanation: "прочь" implies movement away, not a static location.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "away" can carry emotional weight, especially in literature and poetry, where "далеко" often symbolizes longing for distant places or loved ones. Phrases with "далеко" are common in songs and folklore, reflecting the vastness of Russian landscapes.

Related Concepts:

• расстояние (distance)
• отъезд (departure)
• удаление (removal)