Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Broadcast'

English Word: Broadcast

Key Russian Translations:

• трансляция [trɐnˈslʲæt͡sɨjə] - [Formal, Often used for TV/Radio]
• вещание [vʲɪˈʂanʲɪjə] - [Formal, Broad term for broadcasting]
• передача [pʲɪrʲɪˈdat͡ʂə] - [Neutral, Often used for a specific program or transmission]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in media contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "трансляция" and "передача"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "вещание" due to its formal tone

Pronunciation (Russian):

трансляция: [trɐnˈslʲæt͡sɨjə]

Note on трансляция: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ц" is pronounced as a soft "ts".

вещание: [vʲɪˈʂanʲɪjə]

Note on вещание: Stress on the second syllable. The "щ" sounds like a soft "shch".

передача: [pʲɪrʲɪˈdat͡ʂə]

Note on передача: Stress on the third syllable. The "ч" is a soft "ch".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To transmit via radio, TV, or internet

Translation(s) & Context:

• трансляция - Used for live broadcasts or streaming (e.g., sports, events).
• вещание - Refers to the general act of broadcasting, often by a station or network.

Usage Examples:

• Трансляция матча начнётся в 20:00.

  The broadcast of the match will start at 8:00 PM.

• Радио ведёт вещание круглосуточно.

  The radio broadcasts 24/7.

• Онлайн-трансляция доступна на сайте.

  The online broadcast is available on the website.

2. A specific program or transmission

Translation(s) & Context:

• передача - Refers to a specific show, episode, or content being broadcast.

Usage Examples:

• Эта передача очень популярна среди молодёжи.

  This broadcast (show) is very popular among young people.

• Я пропустил вчерашнюю передачу по телевизору.

  I missed yesterday's broadcast on TV.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

трансляция (feminine noun): Follows the first declension pattern.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	трансляция	трансляции
Genitive	трансляции	трансляций
Dative	трансляции	трансляциям
Accusative	трансляцию	трансляции
Instrumental	трансляцией	трансляциями
Prepositional	трансляции	трансляциях

вещание (neuter noun): Follows the second declension pattern. Similar table can be provided if needed.

передача (feminine noun): Follows the first declension pattern, similar to "трансляция".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for трансляция/вещание/передача:

• эфир (airtime, broadcast)
• ретрансляция (rebroadcast) - specifically for "трансляция"

Note: "эфир" often implies live or on-air content, while "ретрансляция" is a repeat or relay.

Antonyms:

• молчание (silence) - in the context of no broadcast

Related Phrases:

• прямая трансляция - Live broadcast
• радиовещание - Radio broadcasting
• телевизионная передача - Television program/broadcast

Usage Notes:

• "трансляция" is the most versatile and commonly used term for live or streaming broadcasts, especially in modern contexts like online streaming.
• "вещание" is more formal and often refers to the act or system of broadcasting, rather than a specific event or program.
• "передача" focuses on the content being broadcast (e.g., a show or episode) rather than the process.
• Be mindful of the context: using "вещание" for a specific TV show would sound odd; use "передача" instead.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "вещание" for a specific program. Incorrect: "Я смотрел вещание вчера вечером." Correct: "Я смотрел передачу вчера вечером." (I watched a broadcast/show last night.) Explanation: "вещание" refers to the general act, not specific content.
• Error: Misusing cases after prepositions like "во время" (during). Incorrect: "Во время трансляцию." Correct: "Во время трансляции." Explanation: "во время" requires genitive case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, broadcasting (especially television and radio) has historically played a significant role in disseminating information, particularly during the Soviet era. Terms like "передача" often evoke nostalgia for iconic Soviet TV shows. Today, "трансляция" is widely used due to the rise of online streaming and live events.

Related Concepts:

• эфир (airtime)
• канал (channel)
• программа (program)