Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'debut'

English Word: debut

Key Russian Translations:

• дебют [dʲɪˈbut] - [Formal, Neutral]
• первый выход [ˈpʲervɨj ˈvɨxət] - [Informal, Literal]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

дебют: [dʲɪˈbut]

Note on дебют: The stress is on the second syllable. The 'д' is pronounced with a soft palatalized sound, common in Russian.

первый выход: [ˈpʲervɨj ˈvɨxət]

Note on первый выход: Stress falls on the first syllable of both words. Pay attention to the soft 'р' in 'первый'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. First public appearance or performance

Translation(s) & Context:

• дебют - Used in formal or professional contexts, such as a debut in theater, sports, or arts.
• первый выход - More literal and informal, often used to describe a first appearance in a casual setting.

Usage Examples:

• Её дебют на сцене был потрясающим.

  Her debut on stage was stunning.

• Это был его дебют в профессиональном футболе.

  This was his debut in professional football.

• Его первый выход на публику прошёл успешно.

  His first public appearance went successfully.

• Дебют молодого актёра получил много похвал.

  The young actor's debut received a lot of praise.

• Первый выход в свет после болезни был волнительным.

  The first public appearance after illness was exciting.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

дебют (noun, masculine):

первый выход (phrase, noun phrase): The adjective 'первый' (first) declines based on gender, number, and case, while 'выход' (appearance/exit) is a masculine noun with regular declension as shown above for 'дебют'.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for дебют:

• премьера (premiere, often for performances)
• начало (beginning, more general)

Note: 'премьера' is more specific to first performances, while 'начало' is broader and less formal.

Antonyms for дебют:

• финал (finale)
• конец (end)

Related Phrases:

• дебютный матч - Debut match (used in sports).
• дебютная роль - Debut role (used in acting).
• первый выход в свет - First appearance in society (often for social events).

Usage Notes:

• 'дебют' is the direct equivalent of 'debut' and is widely used in professional and formal contexts, especially in arts and sports.
• 'первый выход' is more literal and can be used in informal or descriptive contexts but is less common for professional debuts.
• When choosing between the two, consider the tone and context: use 'дебют' for polished or technical discussions and 'первый выход' for casual or narrative contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'первый выход' in formal contexts like professional reviews or announcements.
  Incorrect: Его первый выход в театре был великолепен. (His first exit in theater was magnificent.)
  Correct: Его дебют в театре был великолепен. (His debut in theater was magnificent.)
  Explanation: 'первый выход' sounds too literal and informal for such contexts.
• Error: Misplacing stress in 'дебют' as [ˈdʲebut] instead of [dʲɪˈbut].
  Explanation: Incorrect stress can lead to misunderstandings or sound unnatural to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, a 'дебют' often carries significant weight, especially in fields like ballet, theater, or chess, where first performances or games are celebrated as milestones. The term may evoke a sense of prestige or anticipation, reflecting the importance of initial success in these competitive domains.

Related Concepts:

• премьера (premiere)
• выступление (performance)
• начало карьеры (start of a career)