Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'exit'

English Word: exit

Key Russian Translations:

• выход [ˈvɨxət] - [Noun, Common, Used for physical or metaphorical exits, e.g., in buildings or situations]
• выйти [vɨˈjitʲ] - [Verb, Imperative or Infinitive, Used for the action of leaving or exiting a place]

Frequency: High - "выход" and "выйти" are commonly used in everyday Russian conversations, media, and signage.

Difficulty: A1 for basic noun usage ("выход"), B1 for verb conjugation ("выйти") - Suitable for beginners to intermediate learners, as the noun is straightforward, but the verb requires understanding of Russian verb aspects.

Pronunciation (Russian):

выход: [ˈvɨxət] - The stress is on the first syllable; the "х" is a guttural sound like in "loch".

выйти: [vɨˈjitʲ] - Stress on the second syllable; the "й" is a palatal approximant, and the final "ти" softens the "т".

Note on выход: Be cautious with the "ы" sound, which is unique to Russian and not found in English; it's a back unrounded vowel.

Note on выйти: This is a perfective verb; pronunciation can vary slightly in fast speech, with the "и" becoming more centralized.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a noun: A way out, departure, or exit point (e.g., in a building, event, or situation)

Translation(s) & Context:

• выход - Used in formal and informal contexts for physical exits, like emergency doors, or metaphorical ones, such as exiting a conversation.

Usage Examples:

• В случае пожара, используйте ближайший выход. (In case of fire, use the nearest exit.)

  Translation: In case of fire, use the nearest exit. (This example shows "выход" in a safety context, emphasizing its practical, everyday use.)

• После концерта люди толпились у выхода. (After the concert, people crowded at the exit.)

  Translation: After the concert, people crowded at the exit. (Illustrates "выход" in a plural, social setting.)

• Этот выход ведёт прямо на главную улицу. (This exit leads directly to the main street.)

  Translation: This exit leads directly to the main street. (Demonstrates directional usage in navigation.)

• Выход из кризиса требует времени. (Exiting the crisis requires time.)

  Translation: Exiting the crisis requires time. (Shows metaphorical use in formal discussions.)

As a verb: To leave, exit, or depart from a place (perfective aspect, implying completion)

Translation(s) & Context:

• выйти - Informal to formal, often used for physical departure or exiting digital spaces, like logging out.

Usage Examples:

• Пожалуйста, выйдите из комнаты. (Please exit the room.)

  Translation: Please exit the room. (This is a polite command in everyday interactions.)

• Он вышел из машины и помахал рукой. (He exited the car and waved his hand.)

  Translation: He exited the car and waved his hand. (Shows "выйти" in a narrative context with action.)

• Не забудьте выйти из аккаунта перед уходом. (Don't forget to exit your account before leaving.)

  Translation: Don't forget to exit your account before leaving. (Illustrates digital usage in modern contexts.)

• Когда вы выйдете из дома, закройте дверь. (When you exit the house, close the door.)

  Translation: When you exit the house, close the door. (Demonstrates conditional sentence structure.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "выход" (noun, masculine): It is a third-declension noun with regular declensions. It changes based on case and number.

For "выйти" (verb, perfective): It is an irregular verb in the first conjugation. Conjugates based on tense, person, and number. Example in present tense (though perfective verbs often use in past or future):

Note: "выйти" does not change in imperfective form; related imperfective is "выходить".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • дверь (dver') - More specific to doors, but can imply an exit in casual contexts.
  • уход (ukhod) - For the concept of departure, but less common for physical exits.
• Antonyms:
  • вход (vkhod) - Entrance, opposite of exit.
  • войти (voiti) - To enter, antonym of выйти.

Related Phrases:

• Аварийный выход (Avaríinyy vykhod) - Emergency exit; used in safety instructions.
• Выйти на улицу (Výyti na ulítsu) - To go out onto the street; common in daily routines.
• Выход в Интернет (Výkhod v Internét) - Internet exit or access; refers to online connectivity in tech contexts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "выход" directly corresponds to "exit" as a noun and is neutral in tone, making it suitable for both formal (e.g., official signs) and informal use. For the verb "выйти", it's a perfective verb, so it's best for completed actions—use the imperfective "выходить" for ongoing ones, like "I'm exiting now." Choose "выход" over other synonyms when emphasizing a physical or clear point of departure. Be mindful of case changes in sentences, as Russian requires agreement with other words.

Common Errors:

• Confusing cases: English speakers often forget to decline "выход" correctly, e.g., saying "в выход" instead of "в выходе" for "in the exit." Correct: Use genitive "выхода" after prepositions like "из" (from).
• Mixing verb aspects: Using "выйти" for ongoing actions, like "I am exiting," which should be "выхожу." Error example: "Я выйти сейчас" (wrong); Correct: "Я выхожу сейчас" (I am exiting now). This stems from English's lack of aspect distinction.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "выход" can carry connotations of freedom or escape, especially in literature or historical contexts, such as during the Soviet era when "exiting" the country was restricted. This adds a layer of emotional weight in modern usage, particularly in discussions about emigration or personal liberation.

Related Concepts:

• вход
• уход
• дверь