Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cruise'

English Word: Cruise

Key Russian Translations:

• круиз [kruˈiz] - [Formal, Neutral, Commonly used for travel]
• плавать [plaˈvatʲ] - [Informal, Verb, Used in the context of sailing or cruising]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in travel and leisure contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; "круиз" is easier to learn, while "плавать" requires understanding verb conjugations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

круиз: [kruˈiz]

Note on круиз: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "у" sounds like the 'oo' in "food."

плавать: [plaˈvatʲ]

Note on плавать: Stress on the first syllable. The "ть" at the end indicates an infinitive verb form.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. A leisure trip on a ship (noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• круиз - Refers specifically to a cruise as a vacation or organized trip on a ship.

Usage Examples:

• Мы планируем круиз по Средиземному морю.

  We are planning a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea.

• Круиз на лайнере был незабываемым.

  The cruise on the liner was unforgettable.

• Они купили билеты на круиз за полгода.

  They bought tickets for the cruise six months in advance.

2. To sail or travel leisurely (verb)

Translation(s) & Context:

• плавать - Used for the act of sailing or cruising, often in a leisurely manner (can also mean "to swim" in other contexts).

Usage Examples:

• Мы любим плавать на яхте по выходным.

  We love to cruise on a yacht on weekends.

• Корабль плавал вдоль берега.

  The ship cruised along the coast.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

круиз (noun, masculine): Follows the second declension pattern for masculine nouns.

плавать (verb, imperfective): Regular verb conjugation in the present, past, and future tenses.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for круиз:

• путешествие (travel, journey - broader term)
• морская прогулка (sea trip - more casual)

Note: "путешествие" is more general and can refer to any journey, while "морская прогулка" implies a shorter or less formal trip.

Antonyms for круиз:

• перелёт (flight - as an alternative mode of travel)

Related Phrases:

• круизный лайнер - Cruise liner (a large ship used for cruises).
• отправиться в круиз - To go on a cruise (to embark on a cruise trip).
• плавать по морю - To cruise/sail on the sea (often used for leisurely sailing).

Usage Notes:

• "круиз" is the direct translation for a cruise as a noun and is used in formal and neutral contexts, especially in travel advertisements or bookings.
• "плавать" is a verb and translates "to cruise" in the sense of sailing leisurely. Be cautious, as it also means "to swim" depending on context.
• When choosing between translations, use "круиз" for a planned vacation trip on a ship, and "плавать" for the act of sailing or moving on water.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "плавать" to mean a cruise trip (noun). Incorrect: "Я купил плавать." Correct: "Я купил круиз." (I bought a cruise.)
• Error: Misusing "круиз" as a verb. Incorrect: "Я круиз по морю." Correct: "Я плаваю по морю." (I cruise on the sea.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, cruises are often associated with luxury travel or special occasions like honeymoons or anniversaries. River cruises, especially along the Volga River, are particularly popular in Russia and carry cultural significance as a way to explore historical cities and landscapes.

Related Concepts:

• лайнер (liner)
• яхта (yacht)
• путешествие (journey/travel)