Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'growl'

English Word: growl

Key Russian Translations:

• рычать [rɨˈtʲatɕ] - [Verb, Informal, Used for animal sounds or metaphorical expressions]
• рычание [rɨˈtʲanʲje] - [Noun, Neutral, Refers to the sound itself]

Frequency: Medium (Common in contexts involving animals or expressive language, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves basic verb conjugations and noun declensions; for рычать, mastering imperfective aspects may add challenge)

Pronunciation (Russian):

рычать: [rɨˈtʲatɕ]

Note on рычать: The 'ч' sound is a soft palatal fricative, similar to 'ch' in 'church', but ensure the 'ы' vowel is pronounced with a back-of-the-throat quality to sound natural in Russian.

рычание: [rɨˈtʲanʲje]

Note on рычание: Stress falls on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'нʲ' which can be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Verb: To produce a low, guttural sound, often as a threat or expression of anger.

Translation(s) & Context:

• рычать - Used in contexts involving animals (e.g., dogs) or metaphorically for humans showing aggression, such as in arguments. Common in informal or narrative settings.

Usage Examples:

• Собака зарычала на незнакомца, защищая свой дом.

  The dog growled at the stranger, protecting its home. (Shows basic animal context with imperfective aspect.)

• Мужчина зарычал от раздражения, когда ему помешали работать.

  The man growled in irritation when he was interrupted at work. (Illustrates metaphorical use in human emotions.)

• В лесу тигр зарычал, предупреждая о своей территории.

  In the forest, the tiger growled, warning about its territory. (Demonstrates use in wildlife descriptions.)

• Ребенок зарычал, как лев, во время игры.

  The child growled like a lion during play. (Highlights playful or imitative contexts.)

Noun: A low, rumbling sound made by an animal or person.

Translation(s) & Context:

• рычание - Typically used for describing the sound itself, in literal animal contexts or extended metaphors, such as in literature or everyday observations.

Usage Examples:

• Рычание собаки напугало всех в парке.

  The growl of the dog scared everyone in the park. (Simple noun usage in a real-life scenario.)

• Его рычание эхом разнеслось по комнате, заставляя всех замолчать.

  His growl echoed through the room, making everyone go silent. (Metaphorical use in human interaction.)

• В фильме рычание тигра звучало устрашающе реалистично.

  In the movie, the tiger's growl sounded terrifyingly realistic. (Context in media or entertainment.)

• Рычание мотора автомобиля разбудило соседей.

  The growl of the car engine woke up the neighbors. (Extended metaphor for mechanical sounds.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For рычать (verb, imperfective), it follows standard first-conjugation patterns with irregularities in some forms. It is an imperfective verb, often paired with perfective counterparts like зарычать.

For рычание (noun, neuter), it declines as a standard neuter noun in the second declension. It is invariable in plural forms for most uses.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • ворчать - Similar but often implies grumbling or muttering, less aggressive than рычать.
  • рыкать - A louder, more forceful variant, used in specific animal contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • молчать - Implies complete silence, opposite in terms of sound production.
  • щебетать - Means to chirp or chatter, contrasting with the low, threatening nature.

Related Phrases:

• Рычать как зверь - "To growl like a beast" (Used metaphorically for intense anger or intimidation in arguments).
• Зарычать в ответ - "To growl back" (Implies a defensive response in confrontations).
• Рычание в тишине - "Growling in the silence" (A phrase for ominous or suppressed threats, common in literature).

Usage Notes:

Рычать is the most direct verb equivalent to "growl" in English, especially for animal sounds, but it can be metaphorical for human behavior. Use рычание as a noun when referring to the sound itself. Be mindful of context: in formal writing, opt for descriptive phrases if the sound is not literal. For multiple translations, choose рычать for actions and рычание for descriptions. Grammar note: Always conjugate рычать based on subject and tense to match Russian sentence structure.

Common Errors:

• Confusing рычать with ворчать: Learners might use рычать when ворчать is more appropriate for milder grumbling. Error: "Он рычал на погоду" (incorrect for complaining about weather). Correct: "Он ворчал на погоду" - He grumbled about the weather. Explanation: Рычать implies a deeper, more aggressive sound.
• Improper conjugation: Forgetting gender agreement in past tense, e.g., saying "Она рычал" instead of "Она рычала". Correct: "Она рычала". Explanation: Russian verbs agree with the subject's gender in the past tense.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, sounds like рычание are often depicted in folklore and literature to symbolize primal instincts or warnings, as seen in stories involving animals in fairy tales by authors like Pushkin. This reflects a deep connection to nature and the wilderness in Russian heritage, where such sounds evoke both fear and respect.

Related Concepts:

• лая
• мурлыкать
• рев