Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hangings'

English Word: hangings

Key Russian Translations:

• повешения [pɐˈvʲeʂənʲɪjə] - [Formal, Plural, Used in historical or legal contexts]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but appears in historical, legal, or literary contexts in Russian.)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced, as it involves understanding nuanced historical vocabulary and noun declensions; learners at this level should be familiar with Russian grammar.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

повешения: [pɐˈvʲeʂənʲɪjə]

Note on повешения: The stress falls on the third syllable ('eʂə'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'sh' sound (represented by 'ʂ'). Pronunciation may vary slightly in regional dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of executing someone by hanging, often in a historical or legal sense.

Translation(s) & Context:

• повешения - Used in formal discussions of capital punishment or historical events, such as in legal texts or documentaries.

Usage Examples:

• В истории России повешения были редким, но жестоким методом казни. (V istorii Rossii povesheniya byli redkim, no zhestokim metodom kazni.)

  In Russian history, hangings were a rare but cruel method of execution.

• Музей выставляет артефакты, связанные с повешениями в XIX веке. (Muzei vystavlyaet artefakty, svyazannyye s povesheniyami v XIX veke.)

  The museum displays artifacts related to hangings in the 19th century.

• Повешения как наказание были отменены в России в начале XX века. (Povesheniya kak nakazaniye byli otmeneny v Rossii v nachale XX veka.)

  Hangings as a form of punishment were abolished in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century.

• В литературе повешения часто символизируют конец эры. (V literature povesheniya chasto simvoliziruyut konets ery.)

  In literature, hangings often symbolize the end of an era.

• Обсуждая повешения, историки подчеркивают их моральные последствия. (Obsuzhdaya povesheniya, istoriki podcherkivayut ikh moral'nyye posledstviya.)

  When discussing hangings, historians emphasize their moral implications.

Meaning 2: Objects or decorations that are hung, such as tapestries (less common translation).

Translation(s) & Context:

• подвески - Used in everyday contexts for decorative items, but this is a looser fit for 'hangings'; preferred in informal settings like home decor.

Usage Examples:

• В комнате висели красивые подвески, сделанные из ткани. (V komnate viseli krasivye podveski, sdelannyye iz tkani.)

  In the room, there were beautiful hangings made of fabric.

• Подвески на стенах добавляют уюта интерьеру. (Podveski na stenakh dobavlyayut uyuta inter'yery.)

  Hangings on the walls add coziness to the interior.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The primary translation, 'повешения', is a neuter plural noun derived from the verb 'повесить' (to hang). It follows standard Russian noun declension patterns for third-declension neuter nouns. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

For 'подвески', a feminine plural noun, it has similar declensions but is more straightforward and does not change in the plural form as dramatically.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: казни (kazni) - More general for executions; повешивание (poveshivaniye) - Emphasizes the act of hanging.
• Antonyms: помилование (pomilovaniye) - Pardon or forgiveness, contrasting the severity of hangings.

Note: 'Казни' is often used interchangeably but may imply a broader range of executions, while 'повешивание' is more specific to hanging methods.

Related Phrases:

• Приговор к повешению (Prikaz k povesheniyu) - Sentence to hanging; used in legal contexts to mean a death penalty verdict.
• Метод повешения (Metod povesheniya) - Method of hanging; refers to the technique in historical discussions.
• Подвесить на стену (Podvesit' na stenu) - To hang on the wall; a common phrase for decorative hangings with a more everyday connotation.

Usage Notes:

The Russian term 'повешения' directly corresponds to the more formal or historical sense of 'hangings' in English, particularly in contexts of capital punishment. It is rarely used in modern casual speech due to its sensitive nature and should be avoided in informal settings. When choosing between translations like 'повешения' and 'подвески', opt for the former in legal or historical texts and the latter for decorative items. Grammatically, always consider noun declensions based on case requirements in sentences.

• Be mindful of cultural sensitivity; 'повешения' can evoke strong emotions related to Russia's imperial history.
• In spoken Russian, alternatives like 'казнь через повешение' might be more natural for clarity.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'повешения' with 'повесить' (the verb form), leading to incorrect usage. For example:

• Error: Saying "Я повешения" instead of "Я видел повешения" (meaning "I hangings" instead of "I saw hangings"). Correct: Use the full sentence structure to avoid treating it as a verb. Explanation: 'Повешения' is a noun and requires proper declension and context.
• Error: Misdeclining as 'повешений' in nominative case. Correct: 'Повешения' is correct for nominative plural. Explanation: Pay attention to case endings to match the sentence's grammatical flow.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like 'повешения' are tied to historical events, such as the executions during the Russian Empire or Soviet era, often symbolizing state repression. This can carry a somber connotation, as seen in literature by authors like Tolstoy, where hangings represent the brutality of autocratic rule. Understanding this helps English speakers grasp the emotional weight behind the word in modern Russian discourse.

Related Concepts:

• казнь (kazn')
• расстрел (rasstrel)
• подвеска (podveska)