Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'binge'

English Word: binge

Key Russian Translations:

• запой [zɐˈpoj] - [Informal, Often related to alcohol]
• переедание [pʲɪrʲɪ(j)ɪˈdanʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Related to overeating]
• кутёж [kʊˈtʲoʂ] - [Informal, Often implies a party or spree]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context; "запой" is more common in specific contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; "запой" and "кутёж" may pose cultural nuances)

Pronunciation (Russian):

запой: [zɐˈpoj]

Note on запой: Stress on the second syllable; the "й" sound is a short glide, similar to 'y' in 'yes'.

переедание: [pʲɪrʲɪ(j)ɪˈdanʲɪjə]

Note on переедание: Stress on the fourth syllable; soft consonants are common in Russian.

кутёж: [kʊˈtʲoʂ]

Note on кутёж: Stress on the second syllable; the "ё" is always stressed and pronounced as 'yo'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Binge (as in excessive drinking or indulgence)

Translation(s) & Context:

• запой - Used specifically for a prolonged period of heavy drinking.
• кутёж - Refers to a spree or wild party, often with drinking or excess.

Usage Examples:

• Он ушёл в запой после потери работы.

  He went on a binge after losing his job.

• На выходных был настоящий кутёж.

  There was a real binge over the weekend.

• Запой длился целую неделю.

  The binge lasted a whole week.

2. Binge (as in overeating)

Translation(s) & Context:

• переедание - Refers specifically to overeating or gluttony.

Usage Examples:

• После праздников у меня было переедание.

  I had a binge after the holidays.

• Переедание вредно для здоровья.

  Binge eating is bad for your health.

3. Binge (as in watching shows excessively)

Translation(s) & Context:

• No direct translation; often described with phrases or borrowed terms like "биндж-вотчинг".

Usage Examples:

• Я провёл выходные за биндж-вотчингом нового сериала.

  I spent the weekend binge-watching a new series.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

запой (Masculine Noun):

переедание (Neuter Noun): Similar declension pattern to regular neuter nouns ending in -ие.

кутёж (Masculine Noun): Follows standard masculine noun declension; note the stressed "ё".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for запой:

• пьянство
• загул

Note: "пьянство" is more general for drunkenness, while "загул" implies a short-term spree.

Antonyms for запой:

• трезвость

Related Phrases:

• уйти в запой - To go on a drinking binge.
• устроить кутёж - To throw a wild party or spree.
• страдать от переедания - To suffer from overeating.

Usage Notes:

• "запой" is heavily associated with alcohol and implies a prolonged, often uncontrollable period of drinking. It is not used for other types of binges.
• "переедание" is strictly for overeating and does not carry the cultural weight of "запой".
• "кутёж" is broader and can imply any excessive indulgence, often with a festive connotation.
• For modern contexts like "binge-watching," Russians often borrow the English term as "биндж-вотчинг" due to the lack of a direct equivalent.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "запой" for binge-watching or overeating. Incorrect: "Я был в запое с сериалом." Correct: "Я провёл время за биндж-вотчингом сериала."
• Error: Mispronouncing "кутёж" without stressing the "ё". This changes the meaning or sounds unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "запой" carries a strong negative connotation, often linked to alcoholism and social stigma. It is a term used with caution, as it implies a serious issue rather than a casual indulgence. Conversely, "кутёж" might be used more lightly to describe celebratory excess.

Related Concepts:

• пьянство (drunkenness)
• обжорство (gluttony)
• гулянка (partying)