Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Departure'

English Word: Departure

Key Russian Translations:

• отъезд [ˈotʲ.jest] - [Formal, Neutral]
• уход [ʊˈxot] - [Neutral, Can be metaphorical]
• вылет [ˈvɨ.lʲet] - [Specific to flights]

Frequency: High (especially "отъезд" and "вылет" in travel contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner-Intermediate; "отъезд" and "уход" are A2, "вылет" is B1 due to specific usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

отъезд: [ˈotʲ.jest]

Note on отъезд: Stress on the first syllable; the "ъ" indicates a slight pause before "е".

уход: [ʊˈxot]

Note on уход: Stress on the second syllable; the "х" is a guttural sound, not like English "h".

вылет: [ˈvɨ.lʲet]

Note on вылет: Stress on the first syllable; "ы" is a unique Russian vowel sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physical Departure (Leaving a Place)

Translation(s) & Context:

• отъезд - Used for leaving a place, often in formal or planned contexts (e.g., travel, moving).
• вылет - Specifically for flight departures.

Usage Examples:

• Его отъезд был неожиданным.

  His departure was unexpected.

• Отъезд поезда назначен на 18:00.

  The train departure is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

• Вылет рейса задерживается на два часа.

  The flight departure is delayed by two hours.

2. Metaphorical Departure (Leaving a Position or Situation)

Translation(s) & Context:

• уход - Used for leaving a job, role, or situation, often with emotional or abstract connotations.

Usage Examples:

• Её уход из компании всех удивил.

  Her departure from the company surprised everyone.

• Уход из жизни оставил пустоту в наших сердцах.

  His departure from life left a void in our hearts.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

отъезд (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate): Follows the second declension pattern.

Case	Singular
Nominative	отъезд
Genitive	отъезда
Dative	отъезду
Accusative	отъезд
Instrumental	отъездом
Prepositional	об отъезде

уход (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate): Follows a similar declension pattern to "отъезд".

вылет (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate): Follows regular declension; no significant irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for отъезд:

• выезд
• отправление

Note: "выезд" often implies leaving by vehicle, while "отправление" is more formal and used for scheduled departures.

Antonyms for отъезд:

• приезд
• прибытие

Related Phrases:

• отъезд за границу - Departure abroad
• уход на пенсию - Departure into retirement (retiring)
• вылет из аэропорта - Departure from the airport

Usage Notes:

• "отъезд" is the most general and formal term for departure, suitable for travel or relocation contexts.
• "уход" carries a broader, often emotional or abstract meaning, and should not be used for physical travel unless metaphorical.
• "вылет" is strictly for flight departures and cannot be substituted in other contexts.
• Pay attention to the grammatical case when using these nouns, as Russian requires correct declension based on sentence structure.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "уход" for a physical departure like a train or flight. Incorrect: "уход поезда". Correct: "отъезд поезда" or "отправление поезда". Explanation: "уход" implies leaving in a personal or abstract sense, not a scheduled event.
• Error: Using "вылет" for non-flight contexts. Incorrect: "вылет на поезде". Correct: "отъезд на поезде". Explanation: "вылет" is specific to aviation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "уход" can carry deep emotional weight, especially when referring to someone’s passing ("уход из жизни") or leaving a significant role. It is often used in literature and poetry with a sense of finality or loss.

Related Concepts:

• прибытие (arrival)
• переезд (relocation)
• отпуск (vacation, often tied to departure)