Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'blitz'

English Word: blitz

Key Russian Translations:

• блиц [blʲit͡s] - [Formal, Borrowed Term]
• молниеносная атака [mɐlʲnʲɪɪˈnosnəjə ɐˈtakə] - [Formal, Military Context]
• налёт [nɐˈlʲot] - [Informal, Often Aerial Attack]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like chess, war history, or media)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate, varies by translation; "блиц" is easier, while "молниеносная атака" is more advanced)

Pronunciation (Russian):

блиц: [blʲit͡s]

Note on блиц: The stress is on the single syllable, pronounced with a soft 'l' sound, typical in Russian.

молниеносная атака: [mɐlʲnʲɪɪˈnosnəjə ɐˈtakə]

Note on молниеносная атака: Stress falls on "но" in "молниеносная" and "та" in "атака".

налёт: [nɐˈlʲot]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Rapid Attack or Campaign (Military/Media Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• молниеносная атака - Used in formal or military contexts to describe a lightning-fast attack.
• налёт - Often refers to an air raid or sudden strike, more colloquial.

Usage Examples:

• Армия провела молниеносную атаку на позиции врага.

  The army conducted a lightning-fast attack on enemy positions.

• Во время войны город пережил несколько налётов.

  During the war, the city endured several air raids.

2. Quick, Intense Effort (Figurative, e.g., Media or Chess)

Translation(s) & Context:

• блиц - Commonly used in contexts like "blitz chess" or media campaigns.

Usage Examples:

• Он выиграл турнир по блицу.

  He won the blitz chess tournament.

• Компания запустила рекламный блиц перед праздниками.

  The company launched an advertising blitz before the holidays.

• Мы должны сделать блиц-опрос для статьи.

  We need to conduct a quick survey for the article.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

блиц: As a borrowed term, it does not inflect in Russian (indeclinable noun, masculine).

молниеносная атака: Composed of two words with standard adjective and noun declensions.

налёт: Regular masculine noun declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for блиц:

• экспресс
• быстрая игра (in chess)

Note: "экспресс" is used for quick formats, while "быстрая игра" is more descriptive.

Synonyms for налёт:

• набег
• атака

Antonyms:

• затяжная атака (prolonged attack)

Related Phrases:

• блиц-турнир - A quick tournament, often in chess or sports.
• блиц-опрос - A rapid survey or poll.
• воздушный налёт - An air raid, often in historical or military contexts.

Usage Notes:

• "блиц" is a direct borrowing from English and is mostly used in technical or modern contexts like chess or media. It is not suitable for military contexts.
• "молниеносная атака" is a native Russian expression, formal and descriptive, often used in written or historical texts.
• "налёт" is more colloquial and versatile, often implying an air raid or sudden assault, but can also mean "coating" in unrelated contexts—context is key.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "блиц" to describe a military attack. This is incorrect as "блиц" is not used in this sense.

Incorrect: Армия провела блиц на врага.
Correct: Армия провела молниеносную атаку на врага.

Error 2: Confusing "налёт" with its other meaning ("coating" or "plaque"). Ensure context clarity.

Incorrect: На зубах был налёт бомбардировщиков.
Correct: На зубах был налёт (plaque).

Cultural Notes:

The term "блиц" is strongly associated with "Blitzkrieg" in Russian historical context, referring to Nazi Germany's lightning warfare tactics during WWII. While "блиц" alone is neutral, mentioning "блицкриг" carries heavy historical and emotional weight in Russian-speaking cultures.

Related Concepts:

• блицкриг (Blitzkrieg)
• шахматы (chess)
• воздушная атака (air attack)