Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Boost'

English Word: Boost

Key Russian Translations:

• повышение [pɐˈvɨʂɨnʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Often used for increase in level or status]
• стимул [ˈstʲimul] - [Neutral, Used for motivation or incentive]
• поддержка [pɐdˈdʲerʐkə] - [Neutral, Used for support or encouragement]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in various contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies slightly by translation and context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

повышение: [pɐˈvɨʂɨnʲɪjə]

Note on повышение: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ш" sound is a soft hissing sound unique to Russian.

стимул: [ˈstʲimul]

Note on стимул: Stress on the first syllable. The "и" is pronounced as a short "i".

поддержка: [pɐdˈdʲerʐkə]

Note on поддержка: Stress on the second syllable. The "ж" sound is a voiced retroflex fricative.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To increase or improve (e.g., level, performance)

Translation(s) & Context:

• повышение - Often used for tangible increases, such as salary or rank.

Usage Examples:

• Повышение зарплаты стало для него приятным сюрпризом.

  A salary boost was a pleasant surprise for him.

• Мы наблюдаем повышение уровня жизни в этом регионе.

  We are seeing a boost in the standard of living in this region.

• Его повышение до менеджера всех удивило.

  His boost to manager surprised everyone.

2. To encourage or motivate (e.g., morale, confidence)

Translation(s) & Context:

• стимул - Used for something that motivates or incentivizes action.
• поддержка - Used for emotional or moral support.

Usage Examples:

• Её слова стали для меня настоящим стимулом продолжать.

  Her words were a real boost for me to keep going.

• Поддержка друзей дала мне уверенность перед экзаменом.

  The support of my friends gave me a boost before the exam.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

повышение (Noun, Neuter): Follows the standard neuter noun declension pattern.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	повышение	повышения
Genitive	повышения	повышений
Dative	повышению	повышениям
Accusative	повышение	повышения
Instrumental	повышением	повышениями
Prepositional	о повышении	о повышениях

стимул (Noun, Masculine): Follows the standard masculine noun declension.

поддержка (Noun, Feminine): Follows the standard feminine noun declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for повышение:

• рост
• увеличение

Note: "рост" is often used for growth, while "увеличение" is more general for increase.

Antonyms for повышение:

• снижение
• уменьшение

Synonyms for стимул:

• мотив
• побуждение

Related Phrases:

• дать стимул - To give a boost (motivation or incentive).
• повышение квалификации - Boost in qualifications (professional development).
• моральная поддержка - Moral boost (emotional support).

Usage Notes:

• "повышение" is typically used for concrete increases (e.g., salary, rank) and is more formal or technical.
• "стимул" emphasizes motivation and is often used in psychological or motivational contexts.
• "поддержка" focuses on support or encouragement, often emotional, and is more conversational.
• Choose the translation based on whether the "boost" refers to a tangible increase, motivation, or support.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "стимул" when referring to a salary increase. Incorrect: "Стимул зарплаты". Correct: "Повышение зарплаты". Explanation: "стимул" refers to motivation, not a direct increase in amount.
• Error: Misusing cases after prepositions with "повышение". Incorrect: "О повышение". Correct: "О повышении". Explanation: Prepositional case requires the ending "-ии" for neuter nouns like "повышение".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "поддержка" (support) is deeply valued, especially in personal relationships. Offering a "boost" in the form of emotional support is often seen as a sign of closeness and trust, more so than in some Western cultures where independence might be emphasized.

Related Concepts:

• мотивация (motivation)
• успех (success)
• рост (growth)