Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bobsleigh'

English Word: bobsleigh

Key Russian Translations:

• бобслей [bɐpˈslʲej] - [Formal, Sport Context]

Frequency: Low (Rarely used outside specific sports contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate - Specific to sports vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бобслей: [bɐpˈslʲej]

Note on бобслей: The stress falls on the second syllable. The "б" is pronounced softly as in "boy," and the "ей" ending sounds like "ay" in "say."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A winter sport involving a sled

Translation(s) & Context:

• бобслей - Refers to the sport of bobsleigh or the sled used in the sport (primarily in sports journalism or Olympic contexts).

Usage Examples:

• Бобслей — это захватывающий зимний вид спорта.

  Bobsleigh is an exciting winter sport.

• Команда по бобслею выиграла золотую медаль.

  The bobsleigh team won a gold medal.

• Трасса для бобслея очень опасна.

  The bobsleigh track is very dangerous.

• Он тренируется в бобслее уже пять лет.

  He has been training in bobsleigh for five years.

• Бобслей требует отличной физической подготовки.

  Bobsleigh requires excellent physical fitness.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word бобслей is a masculine noun in Russian, borrowed from English. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Note: This word does not have a plural form in common usage as it typically refers to the sport as a whole or a single sled.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет прямых синонимов (No direct synonyms, as it is a specific term)

Antonyms:

• Нет прямых антонимов (No direct antonyms, as it is a specific term)

Note: Since "бобслей" is a specialized term, it lacks direct synonyms or antonyms in Russian.

Related Phrases:

• трасса для бобслея - Bobsleigh track (refers to the course used in the sport).
• команда по бобслею - Bobsleigh team (refers to a group of athletes competing in the sport).
• соревнования по бобслею - Bobsleigh competition (used in the context of events or tournaments).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian term "бобслей" is a direct borrowing from English and is used exclusively in the context of the winter sport or the sled used in it.
• It is primarily encountered in sports journalism, Olympic broadcasts, or discussions about winter sports in Russia.
• Unlike some other sports terms, "бобслей" does not have alternative translations or colloquial equivalents in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "бобслей" by stressing the first syllable.
  Correct: Stress the second syllable: [bɐpˈslʲej].
  Incorrect Example: *бОбслей (wrong stress).
  Explanation: Stress in Russian words is crucial, and misplacing it can make the word sound unnatural or confusing.
• Error: Using "бобслей" to refer to other types of sledding or unrelated winter activities.
  Correct: Use "бобслей" only for the specific Olympic sport or sled. For general sledding, use "катание на санках."
  Incorrect Example: *Мы катались на бобслее в парке (incorrect context).
  Correct Example: Мы катались на санках в парке (We went sledding in the park).

Cultural Notes:

Bobsleigh is not a widely practiced or popular sport in Russia compared to sports like ice hockey or figure skating. However, it gains attention during the Winter Olympics, and Russian athletes have historically competed in international bobsleigh events. The term "бобслей" is thus mostly associated with professional sports and international competitions rather than everyday recreational activities.

Related Concepts:

• скелетон (skeleton - another winter sledding sport)
• сани (sled - general term for sleds)
• лыжный спорт (skiing - related winter sport)