Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'doodle'

English Word: doodle

Key Russian Translations:

• дудл [ˈduːdl] - [Informal, Borrowed term, Often used in digital or modern contexts]
• набросок [nɐˈbrosək] - [Neutral, More general artistic sense]

Frequency: Medium (Common in informal online discussions, especially related to Google Doodles, but less frequent in everyday spoken Russian)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate for "дудл" due to its borrowed status and English influence; A2 for "набросок" as it's a basic noun)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дудл: [ˈduːdl] (The stress is on the first syllable, with a long 'u' sound; pronounced similarly to the English word due to borrowing)

набросок: [nɐˈbrosək] (Stress on the second syllable; the 'o' is pronounced as a short 'o', and the final 'k' is soft)

Note on дудл: This word is a direct borrowing from English, so pronunciation may vary by speaker, with some Russianizing it to [ˈdudl] for easier integration.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A casual or absent-minded drawing or sketch (e.g., doodling on paper)

Translation(s) & Context:

• набросок - Used in everyday artistic or casual contexts, such as sketching in a notebook.
• дудл - Specifically for digital or branded contexts, like Google Doodles, in informal online settings.

Usage Examples:

• Я нарисовал быстрый набросок во время совещания. (I drew a quick doodle during the meeting.)

  Translation: I drew a quick sketch during the meeting. (This example shows the noun in a neutral, everyday context.)

• Его дудл на экране стал вирусным в интернете. (His doodle on the screen went viral on the internet.)

  Translation: His doodle on the screen went viral on the internet. (Illustrates the borrowed term in a modern, digital context.)

• Дети любят делать наброски мелками на асфальте. (Children love making doodles with chalk on the pavement.)

  Translation: Children love making doodles with chalk on the pavement. (Demonstrates plural or habitual use.)

• Этот дудл Google — tribute известному художнику. (This Google doodle is a tribute to the famous artist.)

  Translation: This Google doodle is a tribute to the famous artist. (Shows the term in a specific branded context.)

• Во время лекции она машинально нацарапала набросок в тетради. (During the lecture, she absent-mindedly doodled in her notebook.)

  Translation: During the lecture, she absent-mindedly doodled in her notebook. (Highlights the verb-like usage in a casual setting.)

Meaning 2: An informal or playful design, often in digital media

Translation(s) & Context:

• дудл - Primarily for online or tech-related contexts, emphasizing fun or creativity.
• карикатурa [kərɪˈkatʊrə] - If the doodle is humorous or exaggerated, though less direct.

Usage Examples:

• Ежедневный дудл на главной странице Google всегда интересный. (The daily doodle on Google's homepage is always interesting.)

  Translation: The daily doodle on Google's homepage is always interesting. (Example in a digital, repetitive context.)

• Он создал дудл для школьного проекта. (He created a doodle for his school project.)

  Translation: He created a doodle for his school project. (Shows creative application.)

• Эта карикатурa, или дудл, высмеивает политиков. (This caricature, or doodle, mocks politicians.)

  Translation: This caricature, or doodle, mocks politicians. (Illustrates potential overlap in humorous contexts.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "дудл" (a masculine noun, borrowed and often treated as indeclinable in modern usage):

• It is generally invariable in Russian due to its foreign origin, meaning it does not change forms in most cases (e.g., remains "дудл" in nominative, genitive, etc.).

For "набросок" (a masculine noun with regular declension):

Note: "набросок" follows standard second-declension patterns for masculine nouns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • набросок (similar, but more artistic)
  • эскиз [ɛˈskiz] (sketch, more formal in design contexts)
  • карикатурa (if humorous; differs by implying exaggeration)
• Antonyms:
  • шедевр [ʃɪˈdʲɛvr] (masterpiece; implies high quality, opposite of casual doodling)
  • произведение искусства [prəɪzvedʲɪnʲjɪ ɪskʊstva] (work of art; more polished and intentional)

Related Phrases:

• Google дудл - A reference to Google's animated logos; used in digital culture contexts.
• Быстрый набросок - Quick sketch; common in artistic or brainstorming sessions.
• Дудл на бумаге - Doodle on paper; refers to casual drawings in everyday life.

Usage Notes:

"Дудл" directly corresponds to the English "doodle" in informal, tech-influenced contexts, but it's less common in traditional Russian speech. Use "набросок" for more neutral or artistic scenarios. Be mindful of context: "дудл" is often limited to borrowed phrases like "Google Doodle," while "набросок" fits general drawing activities. Grammatically, "дудл" remains unchanged, making it easier for beginners, but ensure it matches the sentence's gender and case if used in compounds.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "дудл" in formal writing as if it's a native word. Correct: Stick to "набросок" in professional or artistic contexts. Example of error: "Я сделал дудл для выставки" (incorrectly implying a branded doodle). Correct: "Я сделал набросок для выставки."
• Error: Mispronouncing "дудл" with a Russianized stress, e.g., [duˈdl] instead of [ˈduːdl]. Explanation: This can make it sound unnatural; listen to native audio for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

"Дудл" is heavily influenced by Western digital culture, particularly through Google Doodles, which celebrate historical figures and events. In Russia, these are popular online but may not translate to everyday conversations, reflecting the impact of global internet culture on modern Russian language.

Related Concepts:

• эскиз
• карикатурa
• граффити