Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'concert'

English Word: concert

Key Russian Translations:

• концерт [kɐnˈtsɛrt] - [Neutral, Most Common]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner)

Pronunciation (Russian):

концерт: [kɐnˈtsɛrt]

Note on концерт: The stress is on the second syllable. The 'ц' sound is a unique Russian sound, similar to 'ts' in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A live musical performance

Translation(s) & Context:

• концерт - Used for live performances by musicians, bands, or orchestras in various settings (theater, stadium, etc.).

Usage Examples:

• Я вчера был на концерте классической музыки.

  I was at a classical music concert yesterday.

• Этот концерт транслируется в прямом эфире.

  This concert is being broadcast live.

• Мы купили билеты на концерт популярной группы.

  We bought tickets for a concert by a popular band.

• Концерт начнётся в семь часов вечера.

  The concert will start at seven in the evening.

• На открытом концерте было очень много людей.

  There were a lot of people at the open-air concert.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

концерт is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• выступление (performance, often broader in meaning)
• шоу (show, more informal or modern contexts)

Note: "выступление" can refer to any performance, not just musical, while "шоу" often implies a more entertainment-focused event.

Antonyms:

• тишина (silence, as an abstract opposite)

Related Phrases:

• концерт классической музыки - classical music concert
• рок-концерт - rock concert
• идти на концерт - to go to a concert
• билет на концерт - ticket for a concert
• живой концерт - live concert

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "концерт" directly corresponds to the English "concert" and is used in almost identical contexts, referring to a live musical performance.
• It can be used in both formal and informal settings, making it a versatile term.
• Unlike English, Russian does not commonly use "concert" metaphorically (e.g., "a concert of voices"). Such expressions would require different wording in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect case usage after prepositions. For example, saying "Я иду на концерта" instead of "Я иду на концерт" (using genitive instead of accusative after "на" in this context).

  Correction: Use the accusative case for direction or destination with "на": "Я иду на концерт."

• Error: Misplacing stress when pronouncing "концерт" (e.g., stressing the first syllable).

  Correction: The stress is on the second syllable: [kɐnˈtsɛrt].

Cultural Notes:

Concerts hold a significant place in Russian culture, with a deep appreciation for classical music, opera, and ballet performances. Major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg host world-renowned concert halls such as the Bolshoi Theatre and the Mariinsky Theatre. Attending a concert is often seen as a formal cultural event, and dressing appropriately is common.

Related Concepts:

• театр (theater)
• опера (opera)
• балет (ballet)
• фестиваль (festival)