Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'ballet'

English Word: ballet

Key Russian Translations:

• балет [bɐˈlʲet] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

балет: [bɐˈlʲet]

Note on балет: The stress falls on the second syllable. The 'e' is pronounced as a soft 'ye' sound due to the palatalized 'l'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A form of dance or theatrical performance

Translation(s) & Context:

• балет - Refers to the art form of ballet or a specific ballet performance.

Usage Examples:

• Она мечтает стать балериной и танцевать в балете.

  She dreams of becoming a ballerina and dancing in a ballet.

• Мы вчера смотрели балет "Лебединое озеро".

  We watched the ballet "Swan Lake" yesterday.

• Балет требует большой дисциплины и силы.

  Ballet requires a lot of discipline and strength.

• В этом театре часто ставят классический балет.

  This theater often stages classical ballet.

• Он написал музыку для нового балета.

  He composed music for a new ballet.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• танцевальное искусство (dance art - broader term)

Note: There are no direct synonyms for "балет" as it is a specific term, but broader terms like "dance art" can be used in certain contexts.

Antonyms:

• None (as "ballet" is a specific art form with no direct opposite)

Related Phrases:

• классический балет - Classical ballet, referring to traditional ballet styles.
• балетная школа - Ballet school, a place where ballet is taught.
• балетная труппа - Ballet company, a group of ballet dancers performing together.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "балет" directly corresponds to the English "ballet" and is used in the same contexts, whether referring to the dance form or a specific performance.
• It is a neutral term with no specific formal or informal connotations.
• Be mindful of the grammatical case when using "балет" in sentences, as Russian nouns decline based on their role in the sentence (see the inflection table above).

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect case usage, e.g., using nominative "балет" after prepositions requiring genitive or prepositional case like "о" (about). Example of error: *Я думаю о балет.* Correct form: Я думаю о балете. Explanation: The preposition "о" requires the prepositional case.
• Error: Mispronunciation by stressing the first syllable. Correct stress is on the second syllable: [bɐˈlʲet].

Cultural Notes:

Ballet holds a significant place in Russian culture, with Russia being home to world-renowned ballet companies like the Bolshoi Ballet and the Mariinsky Ballet. Iconic works such as Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" originated in Russia, and the term "балет" often evokes a sense of national pride. Learning this word also opens the door to discussions about Russian art and history.

Related Concepts:

• балерина (ballerina)
• танец (dance)
• хореография (choreography)