Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chill'

English Word: chill

Key Russian Translations:

• холод [ˈxolət] - [Noun, Informal, Refers to cold temperature or feeling]
• озноб [ɐzˈnop] - [Noun, Medical/Descriptive, Refers to chills as in fever]
• расслабляться [rəslɐˈblʲætsə] - [Verb, Informal, Refers to relaxing or chilling out]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context and translation)

Difficulty: холод - A2 (Beginner-Intermediate); озноб - B1 (Intermediate); расслабляться - B2 (Intermediate-Advanced)

Pronunciation (Russian):

холод: [ˈxolət]

Note on холод: The stress is on the first syllable, and the 'х' sound is a voiceless fricative, similar to the Scottish 'loch'.

озноб: [ɐzˈnop]

Note on озноб: Stress on the second syllable; the initial 'о' is reduced to a schwa sound in unstressed position.

расслабляться: [rəslɐˈblʲætsə]

Note on расслабляться: Stress on the third syllable; note the soft 'лʲ' sound, which requires palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Cold Temperature or Sensation (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• холод - Used to describe a cold feeling or weather condition.
• озноб - Specifically refers to a physical sensation of chills, often related to illness.

Usage Examples:

• На улице такой холод, что я замёрз!

  It's so cold outside that I'm freezing!

• У меня озноб, кажется, я заболел.

  I have chills; I think I'm getting sick.

• В комнате был странный холод, несмотря на отопление.

  There was a strange chill in the room despite the heating.

2. To Relax or Take It Easy (Verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• расслабляться - Used in informal contexts to mean "to chill out" or relax.

Usage Examples:

• Давай расслабимся и посмотрим фильм.

  Let's chill and watch a movie.

• После работы я люблю расслабляться с книгой.

  After work, I like to chill with a book.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

холод (noun, masculine): Declines according to the second declension pattern for masculine nouns.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	холод	холода
Genitive	холода	холодов
Dative	холоду	холодам
Accusative	холод	холода
Instrumental	холодом	холодами
Prepositional	о холоде	о холодах

озноб (noun, masculine): Similar declension pattern as холод, but used less frequently in plural.

расслабляться (verb, imperfective): Reflexive verb conjugated in the present, past, and future tenses. Example conjugation in present tense:

Person	Form
Я (I)	расслабляюсь
Ты (You, informal)	расслабляешься
Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)	расслабляется
Мы (We)	расслабляемся
Вы (You, formal/plural)	расслабляетесь
Они (They)	расслабляются

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for холод:

• прохлада (coolness)
• стужа (severe cold)

Note: 'прохлада' often has a more neutral or pleasant connotation compared to 'холод'.

Antonyms for холод:

• тепло (warmth)
• жара (heat)

Synonyms for расслабляться:

• отдыхать (to rest)
• расслабиться (perfective form, to relax completely)

Related Phrases:

• холод в душе - "a chill in the soul" (feeling of sadness or unease)
• пробирает озноб - "to be seized by chills" (describing a sudden cold or fear sensation)
• расслабься и не переживай - "chill out and don't worry" (common informal expression)

Usage Notes:

• The choice between 'холод' and 'озноб' depends on context: 'холод' is more general and often refers to external cold, while 'озноб' is tied to a physical sensation, often illness-related.
• 'расслабляться' is informal and should not be used in formal writing or speech; use 'отдыхать' instead for a more neutral tone.
• Be mindful of verb aspect when using 'расслабляться' (imperfective) vs. 'расслабиться' (perfective) - the former indicates an ongoing process, the latter a completed action.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Confusing 'холод' with 'озноб' in medical contexts.

Incorrect: У меня холод, я болен. (I have cold, I'm sick.)

Correct: У меня озноб, я болен. (I have chills, I'm sick.)

Explanation: 'холод' refers to temperature or weather, not a bodily sensation like chills.

Error 2: Misusing 'расслабляться' in formal contexts.

Incorrect: На собрании я решил расслабляться. (At the meeting, I decided to chill.)

Correct: На собрании я решил отдохнуть. (At the meeting, I decided to rest.)

Explanation: 'расслабляться' is too casual for formal settings; 'отдыхать' is more appropriate.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of 'холод' (cold) carries significant weight due to the country's harsh winters. Expressions like 'холод в душе' (a chill in the soul) often appear in literature and everyday speech to convey emotional coldness or melancholy.

Related Concepts:

• мороз (frost)
• зима (winter)
• спокойствие (calmness, related to relaxing)