Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'daytime'

English Word: daytime

Key Russian Translations:

• дневное время [ˈdʲevnəjə ˈvrʲemʲə] - [Neutral, Formal/Informal]
• день [ˈdʲenʲ] - [Informal, Often used in everyday speech]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

дневное время: [ˈdʲevnəjə ˈvrʲemʲə]

Note on дневное время: Stress falls on the first syllable of "дневное" and the first syllable of "время".

день: [ˈdʲenʲ]

Note on день: A short, stressed single syllable with a soft "n" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The period of light between sunrise and sunset

Translation(s) & Context:

• дневное время - Often used in formal or written contexts to refer to the time of day when it is light.
• день - Commonly used in casual speech to mean "day" or "daytime" as opposed to night.

Usage Examples:

• В дневное время здесь всегда многолюдно.

  During the daytime, it is always crowded here.

• День был солнечным и тёплым.

  The day(daytime) was sunny and warm.

• Я предпочитаю работать в дневное время.

  I prefer to work during the daytime.

• Днём я обычно занят.

  During the day(daytime), I am usually busy.

• В дневное время можно увидеть больше деталей.

  During the daytime, you can see more details.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

дневное время: This is a compound phrase. "Дневное" (adjective, neuter) agrees with "время" (neuter noun). It changes based on case and number for "время".

день: A masculine noun with regular declension.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for дневное время/день:

• светлое время суток (more formal, meaning "light time of day")

Antonyms for дневное время/день:

• ночь (night)
• ночное время (nighttime)

Related Phrases:

• в течение дня - "during the day(daytime)" (used to describe activities happening within daytime hours)
• днём и ночью - "day and night" (idiom meaning continuously or all the time)
• среди дня - "in the middle of the day(daytime)" (refers to midday or afternoon)

Usage Notes:

• "Дневное время" is a more precise and formal way to refer to "daytime" as a concept or time period, often used in written language or official contexts.
• "День" is more versatile and commonly used in everyday speech. It can mean both "day" (as a 24-hour period) and "daytime" depending on context. Pay attention to prepositional phrases like "днём" (during the day) to infer the meaning of "daytime".
• When choosing between the two, consider the tone and context: use "дневное время" for clarity in formal settings and "день" for casual conversations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "день" to mean a full 24-hour day when the intended meaning is strictly "daytime".
  Incorrect: Я сплю весь день. (I sleep the whole day - implying 24 hours, which might not be intended.)
  Correct: Я сплю в дневное время. (I sleep during the daytime - specifying the light hours.)
  Explanation: "День" can be ambiguous; use "дневное время" or phrases like "днём" to clarify.
• Error: Incorrect case usage with "день".
  Incorrect: Я работаю в день. (Incorrect preposition usage.)
  Correct: Я работаю днём. (Instrumental case for time of day.)
  Explanation: Time expressions like "during the day" require the instrumental case "днём", not the accusative or nominative.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the distinction between day and night can carry symbolic meaning, often reflected in literature and proverbs. For instance, "день" (day) is associated with activity, work, and clarity, while "ночь" (night) often symbolizes rest or mystery. Additionally, in northern regions of Russia, the concept of "daytime" can be unique due to phenomena like the "white nights" in summer, where daytime extends almost 24 hours.

Related Concepts:

• утро (morning)
• полдень (midday)
• вечер (evening)
• ночь (night)