Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bowling'

English Word: Bowling

Key Russian Translations:

• боулинг [ˈboʊlɪŋɡ] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

боулинг: [ˈboʊlɪŋɡ]

Note on боулинг: The word is a direct transliteration from English and is pronounced similarly, though with a slight Russian accent on the vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Sport or Recreational Activity (Ten-pin Bowling)

Translation(s) & Context:

• боулинг - Refers to the sport or activity of bowling, commonly understood as ten-pin bowling in modern Russian usage.

Usage Examples:

• Мы ходили играть в боулинг вчера вечером.

  We went to play bowling last night.

• В торговом центре есть отличный боулинг-клуб.

  There is a great bowling club in the shopping mall.

• Боулинг — это отличный способ провести время с друзьями.

  Bowling is a great way to spend time with friends.

• Ты когда-нибудь выигрывал в боулинг?

  Have you ever won at bowling?

• Давай сходим в боулинг на выходных!

  Let’s go bowling on the weekend!

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word боулинг is a masculine noun in Russian and does not change form as it is a borrowed word from English. It follows the rules of indeclinable nouns in Russian.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• игра в кегли (less common, more general term for games involving pins)

Note: "игра в кегли" is rarely used for modern ten-pin bowling and may refer to older or different pin games.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• играть в боулинг - to play bowling
• боулинг-клуб - bowling club
• дорожка для боулинга - bowling lane
• шар для боулинга - bowling ball

Usage Notes:

• The term боулинг is a direct borrowing from English and is universally understood in Russia to mean ten-pin bowling as a sport or recreational activity.
• It is used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more common in casual conversations or advertisements for entertainment venues.
• There are no significant regional variations in Russia for this term, as it is a modern loanword.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "боулинг" with a heavy English accent or stress on the wrong syllable. Many English speakers may stress the second syllable, whereas in Russian, the stress is on the first syllable: [ˈboʊlɪŋɡ].
• Error: Attempting to decline the word irregularly or using an outdated term like "кегли" without context. Correct usage follows the table above for declension.

Cultural Notes:

Bowling, as a recreational activity, became popular in Russia in the late 20th and early 21st centuries with the rise of shopping malls and entertainment complexes. The term боулинг is widely recognized among younger generations and urban populations. It is often associated with socializing and leisure rather than competitive sports in the Russian context.

Related Concepts:

• спорт - sport
• развлечение - entertainment
• игра - game