Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Convey'

English Word: Convey

Key Russian Translations:

• передавать [pʲɪrʲɪˈdavətʲ] - [Formal, Often used for transmitting information or objects]
• выражать [vɨrɐˈʐatʲ] - [Formal/Informal, Used for expressing ideas or emotions]
• сообщать [səɐbˈʂːatʲ] - [Formal, Often used for communicating or reporting]

Frequency: High (commonly used in various contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

передавать: [pʲɪrʲɪˈdavətʲ]

Note on передавать: Stress falls on the second syllable; the 'р' sound is rolled.

выражать: [vɨrɐˈʐatʲ]

Note on выражать: The 'ж' sound is a voiced fricative, similar to the 's' in "measure".

сообщать: [səɐbˈʂːatʲ]

Note on сообщать: Double 'щ' produces a prolonged sound, distinct from 'ш'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To transmit or pass on (information, objects)

Translation(s) & Context:

• передавать - Commonly used for physical or abstract transmission (e.g., passing a message or object).
• сообщать - Often used for delivering news or formal information.

Usage Examples:

• Я должен передать тебе важное сообщение.

  I must convey an important message to you.

• Она передала мне книгу через друга.

  She conveyed the book to me through a friend.

• Он сообщил нам о результатах эксперимента.

  He conveyed the results of the experiment to us.

2. To express (ideas, feelings)

Translation(s) & Context:

• выражать - Used for expressing thoughts, emotions, or concepts.

Usage Examples:

• Её слова выражают глубокую печаль.

  Her words convey deep sadness.

• Этот художник умеет выражать эмоции через краски.

  This artist knows how to convey emotions through colors.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

передавать (verb, imperfective): Regular conjugation in present, past, and future tenses. Follows first conjugation pattern.

выражать (verb, imperfective): Follows similar first conjugation rules as above.

сообщать (verb, imperfective): Follows second conjugation rules; note vowel changes in some forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for передавать:

• пересылать (to forward, more specific to sending)
• доставлять (to deliver, often physical objects)

Synonyms for выражать:

• отражать (to reflect, often abstract)
• изображать (to depict, often visually)

Antonyms:

• скрывать (to hide, to conceal)
• утаивать (to withhold)

Related Phrases:

• передавать привет - To convey greetings (used to send regards to someone).
• выражать благодарность - To convey gratitude (formal expression of thanks).
• сообщать новости - To convey news (often used in formal or journalistic contexts).

Usage Notes:

• передавать is the most versatile translation, applicable to both tangible and intangible items. Use it as a default unless context specifies otherwise.
• выражать is more specific to abstract concepts like emotions or ideas; it cannot be used for physical objects.
• сообщать is typically formal and used in contexts of reporting or informing. It often implies a one-way communication.
• Pay attention to the aspect of the verb: all listed translations are imperfective. For completed actions, perfective forms like "передать", "выразить", or "сообщить" are used.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "выражать" for physical transmission. Incorrect: *Я выражаю тебе письмо.* Correct: Я передаю тебе письмо. (I convey the letter to you.) Explanation: "выражать" is for abstract expression, not physical objects.
• Error: Ignoring verb aspect. Incorrect: *Я передаю сообщение вчера.* Correct: Я передал сообщение вчера. (I conveyed the message yesterday.) Explanation: Use perfective "передал" for past completed actions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian communication, the choice of verb like "передавать" or "сообщать" can reflect the formality of the situation. Russians often use "передавать привет" as a polite way to send regards, which is a common social gesture.

Related Concepts:

• общение (communication)
• выражение (expression)
• информация (information)