Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dancer'

English Word: dancer

Key Russian Translations:

• танцор [tɐnˈtsor] - [Masculine, General]
• танцовщица [tɐnˈtsovʂːɪtsə] - [Feminine, General]
• танцующий [tɐnˈtsujʉʂːɪj] - [Participle, Used as adjective or in specific contexts]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "танцор" and "танцовщица"; B1 for "танцующий")

Pronunciation (Russian):

танцор: [tɐnˈtsor]

Note on танцор: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'ц' sound is a sharp, unaspirated 'ts'.

танцовщица: [tɐnˈtsovʂːɪtsə]

Note on танцовщица: Stress on the second syllable. The 'щ' is a soft, prolonged 'shch' sound.

танцующий: [tɐnˈtsujʉʂːɪj]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person who dances professionally or as a hobby

Translation(s) & Context:

• танцор - Used for male dancers, general or professional context.
• танцовщица - Used for female dancers, general or professional context.

Usage Examples:

• Он профессиональный танцор балета.

  He is a professional ballet dancer.

• Она талантливая танцовщица фламенко.

  She is a talented flamenco dancer.

• Танцоры готовятся к выступлению.

  The dancers are preparing for the performance.

• Эта танцовщица всегда привлекает внимание публики.

  This dancer always attracts the audience's attention.

2. Someone currently dancing (adjective form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• танцующий - Used as a participle or adjective to describe someone in the act of dancing.

Usage Examples:

• Танцующие пары выглядели очень гармонично.

  The dancing couples looked very harmonious.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

танцор (Masculine Noun): Follows the second declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

танцовщица (Feminine Noun): Follows the first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а.

танцующий (Participle/Adjective): Declines as an adjective, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for танцор/танцовщица:

• артист балета (ballet artist, more specific)
• исполнитель танца (dance performer, formal)

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable in common usage.

Related Phrases:

• танцор диско - Disco dancer (refers to someone dancing in a disco style or setting).
• танцовщица живота - Belly dancer (specifically for female belly dancers).
• танцующий на улице - Street dancer (someone dancing in public spaces, often informal).

Usage Notes:

• The choice between "танцор" and "танцовщица" depends on the gender of the dancer. Use "танцор" for males and "танцовщица" for females.
• "танцующий" is not a standalone noun but a participle or adjective, often used in descriptive contexts rather than as a direct equivalent to "dancer."
• These terms can be used in both professional (e.g., ballet dancer) and casual (e.g., someone dancing at a party) contexts, though additional descriptors may be added for specificity.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "танцующий" as a direct noun for "dancer."
  Incorrect: Он танцующий.
  Correct: Он танцор.
  Explanation: "танцующий" is a participle/adjective and needs a noun or context to modify, e.g., "танцующий человек" (a dancing person).
• Error: Ignoring gender agreement.
  Incorrect: Она танцор.
  Correct: Она танцовщица.
  Explanation: Gender-specific nouns must match the subject's gender in Russian.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, dance holds a significant place, particularly ballet, which is often associated with national pride. Terms like "танцор балета" (ballet dancer) may carry a connotation of high skill and prestige. Additionally, folk dances are important in cultural celebrations, so a "танцор" might also evoke images of traditional performances during festivals.

Related Concepts:

• балет (ballet)
• танец (dance)
• хореография (choreography)