Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'event'

English Word: event

Key Russian Translations:

• событие /sɐˈbɨtʲɪje/ - [Formal, Singular]
• мероприятие /mʲɪrəprʲɪˈjatʲɪje/ - [Formal, Often used for organized events]

Frequency: High (Commonly used in everyday contexts, news, and formal discussions)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun declensions and common vocabulary, though "событие" is straightforward for learners at this level)

Pronunciation (Russian):

событие: /sɐˈbɨtʲɪje/ (The stress is on the third syllable; note the palatalized 't' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers)

мероприятие: /mʲɪrəprʲɪˈjatʲɪje/ (Emphasis on the fourth syllable; the 'r' is rolled, and 'prʲ' indicates a soft consonant)

Note on событие: The 'ы' sound is a distinct back vowel in Russian, similar to 'i' in "bit" but more centralized; variations may occur in dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A planned or significant occurrence (e.g., a ceremony, conference, or historical moment)

Translation(s) & Context:

• событие - Used in general contexts for any important happening, such as a social or historical event (e.g., in news reports or casual conversation).
• мероприятие - Typically for organized, formal events like meetings or festivals (e.g., in professional or official settings).

Usage Examples:

• Вчера произошло важное событие в истории страны. (Vchera proizoslo vazhnoye sobytiye v istorii strany.)

  Yesterday, an important event occurred in the country's history.

• Это мероприятие собирает тысячи людей каждый год. (Eto meropriyatiye sobirayet tysyachi lyudey kazhdyy god.)

  This event gathers thousands of people every year.

• Событие было отменено из-за плохой погоды. (Sobytiye bylo otmeneno iz-za plokhoy pogody.)

  The event was canceled due to bad weather.

• Международное мероприятие пройдет в Москве. (Mezhdunarodnoye meropriyatiye proydet v Moskve.)

  The international event will take place in Moscow.

• Это событие запомнится надолго. (Eto sobytiye zapomnitsya nadolgo.)

  This event will be remembered for a long time.

2. An unforeseen incident or occurrence (e.g., in casual or informal contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• событие - Informal use for unexpected events, though less common than in formal senses (e.g., in everyday storytelling).

Usage Examples:

• Вдруг случилось странное событие на улице. (Vdrug sluchilos strannoye sobytiye na ulitse.)

  Suddenly, a strange event happened on the street.

• Это событие вышло из-под контроля. (Eto sobytiye vyshlo iz-pod kontrolya.)

  This event got out of control.

• Событие в его жизни изменило всё. (Sobytiye v yego zhizni izmenilo vsyo.)

  The event in his life changed everything.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Событие" is a neuter noun in the second declension, which follows regular patterns for most Russian nouns. It changes based on case and number. "Мероприятие" is also neuter and follows similar rules.

For "мероприятие", the inflections are similar: Nominative Singular - мероприятие; Genitive Singular - мероприятия; etc. These words do not have irregular forms, making them relatively easy to learn.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • случай (sluchay) - More informal, often for incidents; differs from событие by implying randomness.
  • происшествие (proisshestviye) - Used for events with a narrative or dramatic element.
• Antonyms:
  • рутина (rutina) - Routine or monotony, contrasting with something extraordinary.
  • спокойствие (spokoystvo) - Calmness or peace, opposite of a disruptive event.

Related Phrases:

• Важное событие (Vazhnoye sobytiye) - Important event; used in contexts like history or celebrations.
• Культурное мероприятие (Kulturnoye meropriyatiye) - Cultural event; refers to festivals or artistic gatherings.
• Спортивное событие (Sportivnoye sobytiye) - Sports event; common in media discussions.

Usage Notes:

"Событие" directly corresponds to "event" in English but is more neutral and can encompass both planned and unplanned occurrences. Use "мероприятие" for formal or organized events to match a professional tone. Be mindful of Russian's case system; for example, in prepositional phrases, it becomes "о событии" (about the event). When choosing between translations, opt for "событие" in everyday contexts and "мероприятие" in official ones to avoid sounding overly formal or vice versa.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "событие" in plural without proper context, e.g., saying "события" when referring to a single event. Correct: Ensure agreement with number; for example, incorrect: "Это события было интересным" (This events was interesting). Correct: "Это событие было интересным" (This event was interesting). Explanation: Russian nouns must match in number and case with adjectives and verbs.

• Error: Mispronouncing the stress in "событие" by placing it on the wrong syllable. Correct: Practice the IPA /sɐˈbɨtʲɪje/ to emphasize the third syllable. Explanation: Incorrect stress can lead to misunderstandings, as Russian is stress-sensitive.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, events like "событие" often carry historical or national significance, such as Victory Day celebrations. Words like "мероприятие" are prevalent in Soviet-era contexts, reflecting organized state activities, which can evoke a sense of community or propaganda in modern usage.

Related Concepts:

• история (istoriya) - History
• праздник (prazdnik) - Holiday or festival
• новости (novosti) - News