Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'fit'

English Word: fit

Key Russian Translations:

• подходить [pədˈxodʲɪtʲ] - [Verb, Informal, Used in everyday contexts]
• подходящий [pədˈxodʲəʂʲɪj] - [Adjective, Formal, Used for describing suitability]
• фитнес [ˈfɪtnəs] - [Noun, Informal, Borrowed term, Used in health and exercise contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in daily conversations, especially in contexts like clothing or health)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate for подходить and подходящий; A2 for фитнес due to its borrowed nature)

Pronunciation (Russian):

подходить: [pədˈxodʲɪtʲ]

Note on подходить: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'д' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.

подходящий: [pədˈxodʲəʂʲɪj]

Note on подходящий: The 'щ' sound is a palatalized fricative; practice it as in "fresh" but softer.

фитнес: [ˈfɪtnəs]

Note on фитнес: Pronounced similarly to English "fitness," but with a Russian accent, emphasizing the first syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

First meaning: To be suitable or appropriate (e.g., as a verb).

Translation(s) & Context:

• подходить - Used when something physically or metaphorically fits, such as in clothing or situations; common in informal speech.

Usage Examples:

• Этот ключ подходит к замку, но он слишком большой для других.

  This key fits the lock, but it's too big for others.

• Эта работа не подходит мне по графику.

  This job doesn't fit my schedule.

• Подходит ли этот цвет к твоему платью?

  Does this color fit your dress?

• Он подходит для роли лидера в команде.

  He fits the role of a leader in the team.

Second meaning: Suitable as an adjective (e.g., well-matched or appropriate).

Translation(s) & Context:

• подходящий - Often used in formal or written contexts to describe something that is fitting or adequate.

Usage Examples:

• Это подходящий момент для обсуждения.

  This is a suitable moment for discussion.

• Подходящий кандидат должен иметь опыт.

  A suitable candidate should have experience.

• Эта книга подходящая для начинающих.

  This book is suitable for beginners.

• Подходящий размер для ребенка — это важный фактор.

  The suitable size for a child is an important factor.

Third meaning: Related to health or physical fitness (e.g., as a noun).

Translation(s) & Context:

• фитнес - A borrowed word used in modern contexts for exercise routines; informal and common in urban settings.

Usage Examples:

• Я хожу в фитнес-центр три раза в неделю.

  I go to the fitness center three times a week.

• Фитнес помогает поддерживать форму.

  Fitness helps maintain shape.

• Его фитнес-программа включает бег и йогу.

  His fitness program includes running and yoga.

• Фитнес в России часто сочетается с групповыми занятиями.

  Fitness in Russia often combines with group activities.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For подходить (verb, imperfective): It is a first-conjugation verb with regular inflections. Below is a table of its present tense forms:

Person	Singular	Plural
1st	подхожу (podkhazhu)	подходим (podkhodim)
2nd	подходишь (podkhodish')	подходите (podkhodite)
3rd	подходит (podkhodit')	подходят (podkhodyat)

For подходящий (adjective): It declines like a regular second-declension adjective. Example in nominative: подходящий (masc.), подходящая (fem.), подходящее (neut.), подходящие (plur.). It remains unchanged in some fixed phrases.

For фитнес (noun, masculine): It is indeclinable in modern Russian, meaning it does not change forms: фитнес in all cases (e.g., фитнеса in genitive, but often treated as invariable).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: соответствовать (sootvetstvovat') - More formal, exact match; подходить (podkhodit') - Similar but context-specific.
• Antonyms: не подходить (ne podkhodit') - Direct opposite; не соответствовать (ne sootvetstvovat') - For formal contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Подходить по размеру - Fits in size; used for clothing or objects.
• Быть в фитнесе - To be in fitness mode; implies maintaining physical health.
• Подходящий вариант - A suitable option; common in decision-making contexts.

Usage Notes:

The English word "fit" corresponds most closely to подходить or подходящий when meaning suitability, but choose based on context: use the verb for actions and the adjective for descriptions. For health-related "fit," фитнес is a direct borrow and is neutral in formality. Be aware of grammatical gender in Russian; for example, подходящий changes with the noun it modifies. In informal speech, Russians might mix in English loanwords like фитнес in urban areas.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse подходить with подходить под (to fit under), leading to incorrect usage like saying "Это не подходит" when they mean "It doesn't fit physically." Correct: Use не подходит for general unsuitability. Example of error: *Этот размер подходит под меня (wrong, implies "under me") vs. Correct: Этот размер подходит мне (This size fits me).
• Another error is treating фитнес as declinable; it's not, so avoid forms like *фитнесу (incorrect genitive). Correct: В фитнесе (in fitness).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like подходить reflect a practical, adaptive mindset, often tied to communal living where things must "fit" into daily life. Фитнес, as a modern import, highlights Russia's growing interest in Western health trends, especially post-Soviet era, but it's often adapted to include traditional activities like outdoor sports in parks.

Related Concepts:

• соответствовать
• подходить под
• спорт