Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'bloody'

English Word: bloody

Key Russian Translations:

• кровавый [ˈkrovəvɨj] - [Formal, Literal]
• чертовски [ˈtʃɛrtəfskʲi] - [Informal, Emphatic]
• проклятый [prɐˈklʲatɨj] - [Informal, Negative Connotation]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context and translation)

Difficulty: кровавый - A2 (Beginner-Intermediate); чертовски, проклятый - B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

кровавый: [ˈkrovəvɨj]

Note on кровавый: Stress falls on the first syllable. The 'в' sound is soft and voiced.

чертовски: [ˈtʃɛrtəfskʲi]

Note on чертовски: The 'ч' is pronounced like 'ch' in 'church'; stress on the first syllable.

проклятый: [prɐˈklʲatɨj]

Note on проклятый: Stress on the second syllable; the 'я' is a distinct vowel sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Literal Meaning (Related to blood)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кровавый - Used for literal descriptions of blood or violence (e.g., a bloody wound).

Usage Examples:

• На его рубашке была кровавая пятно.

  There was a bloody stain on his shirt.

• Это был кровавый бой.

  It was a bloody battle.

• Его руки были кровавыми после работы.

  His hands were bloody after work.

2. Emphatic or Exclamatory (Informal intensifier)

Translation(s) & Context:

• чертовски - Used as an intensifier in informal speech, similar to "damn" or "bloody" in British English.
• проклятый - Used to express frustration or annoyance, often with a stronger negative tone.

Usage Examples:

• Это чертовски сложно!

  This is bloody difficult!

• Где этот чертовски ключ?

  Where is this bloody key?

• Этот проклятый дождь не прекращается!

  This bloody rain won’t stop!

• Я устал от этого проклятого шума.

  I’m tired of this bloody noise.

• Чертовски холодно сегодня!

  It’s bloody cold today!

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кровавый (Adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case as a standard Russian adjective.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	кровавый	кровавая	кровавое	кровавые
Genitive	кровавого	кровавой	кровавого	кровавых

чертовски (Adverb): Does not inflect; used as is in all contexts.

проклятый (Adjective): Declines similarly to кровавый, following standard adjective patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for кровавый (literal):

• кровяной
• кровопролитный

Note: кровопролитный is often used in historical or dramatic contexts.

Synonyms for чертовски (emphatic):

• чёрт возьми
• адски

Antonyms for кровавый (literal):

• бескровный

Related Phrases:

• кровавое воскресенье - "Bloody Sunday" (historical context, refers to violent events).
• чертовски хороший - "Bloody good" (informal praise).
• проклятый вопрос - "Bloody question" (a frustrating or difficult issue).

Usage Notes:

• "кровавый" is strictly literal and should not be used for emphasis or slang as "bloody" often is in English.
• "чертовски" is the closest match for the British informal use of "bloody" as an intensifier, but it carries a slightly stronger tone, akin to "damn."
• "проклятый" conveys annoyance or frustration and is less neutral than "чертовски." Use it when emotion is involved.
• Be cautious with register: "чертовски" and "проклятый" are informal and may be inappropriate in formal settings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "кровавый" in informal emphatic contexts (e.g., "This is a bloody mess" as "Это кровавый беспорядок"). Correction: Use "чертовски" instead: "Это чертовски беспорядок."
• Error: Overusing "проклятый" in neutral contexts, making speech sound overly negative. Correction: Reserve "проклятый" for situations with clear frustration.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, emphatic expressions like "чертовски" or "проклятый" may carry a stronger emotional weight than "bloody" does in British English. Historically, "кровавый" is tied to significant cultural references like "Кровавое воскресенье" (Bloody Sunday), a tragic event in Russian history. Using it lightly could be seen as insensitive.

Related Concepts:

• кровь (blood)
• чёрт (devil)
• проклятие (curse)