Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'butt'

English Word: butt

Key Russian Translations:

• зад [zad] - [Informal, Refers to the backside]
• ягодицы [jɐˈɡodʲɪtsɨ] - [Formal, Anatomical term, Plural]
• попа [ˈpopə] - [Colloquial, Informal, Often used humorously]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context and translation)

Difficulty: A2 for "зад" and "попа" (Beginner-Intermediate); B1 for "ягодицы" (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

зад: [zad]

Note on зад: Simple pronunciation, stress on the single syllable. Commonly used in casual speech.

ягодицы: [jɐˈɡodʲɪtsɨ]

Note on ягодицы: Stress on the second syllable. The soft "д" sound can be tricky for beginners.

попа: [ˈpopə]

Note on попа: Stress on the first syllable. Often pronounced with a light, playful tone.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Butt as "backside" (physical body part)

Translation(s) & Context:

• зад - Used in informal contexts to refer to someone's backside.
• ягодицы - Used in formal or medical contexts to describe the anatomical buttocks.
• попа - A casual, often humorous way to refer to the backside, common in everyday speech.

Usage Examples:

• Он упал на зад.

  He fell on his butt.

• Упражнения для ягодиц очень полезны.

  Exercises for the buttocks are very beneficial.

• Не сиди на холодном, попа замёрзнет!

  Don't sit on the cold, your butt will freeze!

• Она ударила его по заду за шутку.

  She smacked him on the butt for the joke.

• Моя попа болит после долгой поездки.

  My butt hurts after the long trip.

2. Butt as "end part" (e.g., cigarette butt)

Translation(s) & Context:

• окурок - Specifically refers to a cigarette butt, used in neutral or informal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он бросил окурок на землю.

  He threw the cigarette butt on the ground.

• Не оставляй окурки в лесу, это опасно.

  Don't leave cigarette butts in the forest, it's dangerous.

• На улице полно окурков после вечеринки.

  The street is full of cigarette butts after the party.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

зад (noun, masculine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	зад	зады
Genitive	зада	задов
Dative	заду	задам
Accusative	зад	зады
Instrumental	задом	задами
Prepositional	о заде	о задах

ягодицы (noun, feminine, always plural): This word is always used in the plural form. Declension follows standard feminine plural patterns (e.g., Nominative: ягодицы, Genitive: ягодиц).

попа (noun, feminine): Follows regular feminine declension (e.g., Nominative: попа, Genitive: попы).

окурок (noun, masculine): Follows regular masculine declension (e.g., Nominative: окурок, Genitive: окурка).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "зад" (backside):

• попа
• задница
• седалище (more formal or literary)

Note: "задница" is more vulgar than "зад" or "попа", while "седалище" is rarely used in casual speech.

Antonyms: Not directly applicable for "butt" as a body part, but contextually one might use terms like "лицо" (face) for opposition in certain expressions.

Related Phrases:

• упасть на зад - "to fall on one's butt" (literal or figurative for failure).
• пнуть в попу - "to kick in the butt" (colloquial for motivating or scolding someone).
• поднять окурки - "to pick up cigarette butts" (used in contexts of cleaning or responsibility).

Usage Notes:

• "зад" is the most neutral of the informal terms but should still be avoided in formal settings.
• "ягодицы" is strictly formal or medical and would sound out of place in casual conversation.
• "попа" is often used playfully or affectionately, especially when speaking to children.
• For "cigarette butt", "окурок" is the only appropriate term; other translations for "butt" do not apply in this context.
• Be mindful of the tone and context when choosing between these translations, as using an overly informal term like "попа" in a serious discussion can be inappropriate.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ягодицы" in casual speech. Incorrect: "Болит моя ягодица после тренировки." Correct: "Болит моя попа после тренировки." (Explanation: "ягодицы" sounds overly formal and is always plural, so it doesn't fit casual or singular contexts.)
• Error: Confusing "зад" with "задний" (adjective meaning "rear"). Incorrect: "Это мой задний." Correct: "Это мой зад." (Explanation: "задний" is an adjective, not a noun for the body part.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, discussing body parts like the "butt" can be considered impolite or overly casual in many settings. Terms like "попа" might be acceptable in a humorous or intimate context, but public or formal discussions often avoid direct references or use euphemisms. Additionally, expressions involving "butt" (e.g., "kick in the butt") are common for motivation or reprimand, similar to English.

Related Concepts:

• спина (back)
• ноги (legs)
• бедро (hip/thigh)