Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Backside'

English Word: Backside

Key Russian Translations:

• зад [zad] - [Informal, General]
• задняя часть [zadnyaya chast'] - [Formal, Descriptive]
• попа [popa] - [Colloquial, Informal, Often Humorous]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in informal contexts, less frequent in formal writing)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, varies by translation and context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

зад: [zad]

Note on зад: The 'z' is voiced, and the vowel 'a' is short and open.

задняя часть: [zadnyaya chast']

Note on задняя часть: Stress falls on the first syllable of 'задняя' and the second syllable of 'часть'.

попа: [popa]

Note on попа: Stress on the first syllable, pronounced with a soft 'p' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physical Back Part of the Body (Buttocks)

Translation(s) & Context:

• зад - Often used informally to refer to the buttocks in casual speech.
• попа - A more playful or colloquial term, often used humorously or with children.

Usage Examples:

• Он упал на зад.

  He fell on his backside.

• У малыша такая милая попа!

  The baby has such a cute backside!

• Не сиди на холодном, а то зад замёрзнет.

  Don’t sit on something cold, or your backside will freeze.

2. Rear Side of an Object or Place

Translation(s) & Context:

• задняя часть - Used in formal or descriptive contexts to refer to the rear part of something.

Usage Examples:

• Задняя часть машины была повреждена.

  The backside of the car was damaged.

• Задняя часть здания выходит на парк.

  The backside of the building faces the park.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

зад (Noun, Masculine):

Case	Singular
Nominative	зад
Genitive	зада
Dative	заду
Accusative	зад
Instrumental	задом
Prepositional	заде

задняя часть (Compound Noun, Feminine): Declines as a regular feminine noun based on 'часть'.

попа (Noun, Feminine): Declines as a regular feminine noun ending in -а.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for 'зад' (Buttocks):

• попа
• ягодицы (more formal, anatomical)

Antonyms for 'зад' (Buttocks):

• перед (front)

Note: 'ягодицы' is more clinical and used in medical or formal contexts, while 'попа' is lighter and more colloquial.

Related Phrases:

• упасть на зад - to fall on one’s backside (literal or figurative failure).
• задняя часть тела - the rear part of the body (formal description).
• попа болит - my backside hurts (colloquial, often after sitting for long).

Usage Notes:

• 'зад' is the most versatile and commonly used term in informal speech, but it can sound crude in formal settings.
• 'задняя часть' is safer for formal or written contexts when referring to objects or abstract rear sides.
• 'попа' should be used cautiously as it’s very informal and often carries a humorous or affectionate tone.

Common Errors:

1. Mixing formality levels: English learners often use 'попа' in formal contexts, which can be inappropriate. Correct usage: Use 'задняя часть' or 'ягодицы' in formal or medical discussions.

2. Incorrect declension: Beginners may forget to decline 'зад' in sentences. Incorrect: *Я упал на зад*. Correct: Я упал на зад (Accusative case is the same as Nominative here, but other cases change).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, direct references to body parts like 'зад' or 'попа' can be seen as impolite or overly familiar in certain settings. It’s common to use euphemisms or avoid direct mention in polite conversation, especially with strangers or elders.

Related Concepts:

• перед (front)
• бок (side)
• спина (back, as in upper back)