Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'bash'

English Word: bash

Key Russian Translations:

• удар [ˈudar] - [Formal, Used for physical strike or blow]
• стукнуть [stʊkˈnutʲ] - [Informal, Verb, Used for hitting or knocking]
• вечеринка [vʲɪtʃɪˈrʲinkə] - [Informal, Used for party or celebration]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context; "вечеринка" is more common in informal speech)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner-Intermediate; "удар" and "вечеринка" are A2, while "стукнуть" is B1 due to colloquial usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

удар: [ˈudar]

Note on удар: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "r" is rolled slightly, typical in Russian pronunciation.

стукнуть: [stʊkˈnutʲ]

Note on стукнуть: Stress on the second syllable. The final "тʲ" has a soft pronunciation due to palatalization.

вечеринка: [vʲɪtʃɪˈrʲinkə]

Note on вечеринка: Stress on the third syllable. The "ч" sounds like "ch" in "church."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To hit or strike (physical action)

Translation(s) & Context:

• удар - Used for a physical blow or impact, often in formal or neutral contexts.
• стукнуть - Informal verb, often implies a quick or casual hit, sometimes with a sound.

Usage Examples:

• Он нанес сильный удар по столу.

  He delivered a strong blow to the table.

• Я случайно стукнул дверь.

  I accidentally hit the door.

• Удар был таким сильным, что стекло разбилось.

  The strike was so strong that the glass shattered.

2. A party or celebration (informal event)

Translation(s) & Context:

• вечеринка - Refers to a casual party or gathering, often among friends.

Usage Examples:

• Мы устроили крутую вечеринку на выходных.

  We threw a cool bash over the weekend.

• Ты идешь на вечеринку сегодня вечером?

  Are you going to the bash tonight?

Russian Forms/Inflections:

удар (Noun, Masculine): Declines according to the second declension pattern.

стукнуть (Verb, Perfective): Conjugates as a regular perfective verb. Often used with prefixes for nuanced meanings (e.g., "выстукнуть").

вечеринка (Noun, Feminine): Declines according to the first declension pattern. Regular and predictable changes.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

For удар (strike):

• Synonyms: толчок, попадание
• Antonyms: защита, блок

Note: "толчок" often implies a push rather than a sharp hit, while "попадание" can be used in contexts like sports.

For вечеринка (party):

• Synonyms: тусовка, праздник
• Antonyms: одиночество, уединение

Related Phrases:

• нанести удар - To deal a blow (physical or metaphorical).
• стукнуть кулаком - To hit with a fist (informal, expressive).
• устроить вечеринку - To throw a party (common informal phrase).

Usage Notes:

• "удар" is the most neutral and formal term for a physical strike. It can also be used metaphorically (e.g., "удар судьбы" - a blow of fate).
• "стукнуть" is colloquial and often implies a quick, sometimes careless action. It is not suitable for formal writing.
• "вечеринка" specifically refers to informal gatherings or parties, unlike the more formal "праздник" (holiday or celebration).
• Choose the translation based on context: physical action vs. social event. Mixing these up can lead to confusion.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "вечеринка" to mean a physical hit. Incorrect: "Я дал ему вечеринку" (I gave him a party). Correct: "Я дал ему удар" (I gave him a blow).
• Error: Using "стукнуть" in formal contexts. Incorrect: "Он стукнул противника в бою" in a formal report. Correct: "Он нанес удар противнику в бою" (He struck the opponent in battle).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "вечеринка" often implies a casual, friendly gathering, sometimes with alcohol and music, reflecting the sociable nature of many Russian social events. It contrasts with more formal or official celebrations like "праздник."

Related Concepts:

• толчок (push)
• праздник (holiday/celebration)
• драка (fight)