Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bang'

English Word: bang

Key Russian Translations:

• хлопок [ˈxlopək] - [Informal, Sound of a bang or clap]
• удар [ʊˈdar] - [Formal/Informal, Physical hit or impact]
• взрыв [ˈvzriv] - [Formal, Explosion]
• чёлка [ˈtʃolkə] - [Informal, Hairstyle (bangs)]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context; "чёлка" and "удар" are more common)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; "чёлка" is A2, "взрыв" is B1 due to specific usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

хлопок: [ˈxlopək]

Note on хлопок: Stress on the first syllable; the 'х' sound is a guttural 'h' unique to Russian.

удар: [ʊˈdar]

Note on удар: Stress on the second syllable; 'у' sounds like 'oo' in 'book'.

взрыв: [ˈvzriv]

Note on взрыв: Stress on the first syllable; 'вз' is pronounced quickly as a blend.

чёлка: [ˈtʃolkə]

Note on чёлка: Stress on the first syllable; 'ё' is pronounced like 'yo'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Sound of a sudden loud noise (e.g., explosion or slam)

Translation(s) & Context:

• хлопок - Used for a sharp sound like a door slamming or a small explosion.
• взрыв - Specifically for an explosion, often in serious or technical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Дверь закрылась с громким хлопком.

  The door closed with a loud bang.

• Я услышал хлопок из соседней комнаты.

  I heard a bang from the next room.

• Взрыв разрушил старое здание.

  The bang (explosion) destroyed the old building.

2. Physical hit or impact

Translation(s) & Context:

• удар - Used for a strike or hit, both literal and metaphorical.

Usage Examples:

• Он нанёс сильный удар по столу.

  He gave a strong bang on the table.

• Удар молотка был слышен издалека.

  The bang of the hammer could be heard from afar.

3. Hairstyle (bangs/fringe)

Translation(s) & Context:

• чёлка - Refers to hair cut straight across the forehead.

Usage Examples:

• Она подстригла чёлку, и теперь выглядит моложе.

  She cut her bangs and now looks younger.

• Чёлка ей очень идёт.

  Bangs really suit her.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

хлопок (noun, masculine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	хлопок	хлопки
Genitive	хлопка	хлопков
Dative	хлопку	хлопкам

удар (noun, masculine): Follows a similar declension pattern to "хлопок".

взрыв (noun, masculine): Similar declension, but note irregular stress shifts in plural forms.

чёлка (noun, feminine): Declines as a feminine noun ending in 'а'.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for хлопок (sound):

• щелчок
• грохот

Note: "щелчок" is softer, often for a click; "грохот" is louder, like a crash.

Antonyms for хлопок (sound):

• тишина

Synonyms for чёлка (hairstyle):

• локон (broader term for a lock of hair)

Related Phrases:

• сильный хлопок - A loud bang (e.g., sound of a door slamming).
• удар кулаком - A bang with a fist (physical hit).
• подстричь чёлку - To cut bangs (hairstyle context).

Usage Notes:

• The choice between "хлопок", "удар", and "взрыв" depends on the type of bang. Use "хлопок" for general sharp sounds, "удар" for physical impacts, and "взрыв" strictly for explosions.
• "чёлка" is unrelated to sound or impact and refers only to the hairstyle. It’s a common term in beauty and fashion contexts.
• Russian nouns decline based on case and number; ensure correct forms are used in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "взрыв" for any loud sound. Wrong: "Дверь закрылась со взрывом." Correct: "Дверь закрылась с хлопком." (Explanation: "взрыв" implies an actual explosion, not just a loud noise.)
• Error: Misusing "чёлка" in a sound context. Wrong: "Я услышал чёлку." (Explanation: "чёлка" means bangs as in hair, not a sound.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "чёлка" (bangs) is often associated with youthful or trendy hairstyles, especially among women. Discussions about hairstyles are common in everyday conversations, and "чёлка" might carry a playful or fashionable connotation.

Related Concepts:

• шум (noise)
• гром (thunder)
• причёска (hairstyle)