Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hike'

English Word: hike

Key Russian Translations:

• поход [pɐˈxot] - [Noun, Formal, Used for organized or extended walks in nature]
• прогулка [prəˈɡulʲkə] - [Noun, Informal, Used for casual walks or shorter hikes]
• повышение [pəvɨˈʂenʲje] - [Noun, Formal, Used in contexts like price increases or rises]

Frequency: Medium - The word 'hike' is commonly used in everyday English, with its Russian equivalents appearing frequently in travel, outdoor, and economic discussions.

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for 'поход' and 'прогулка'; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for 'повышение' due to contextual nuances in economic or formal settings.

Pronunciation (Russian):

поход: [pɐˈxot]

прогулка: [prəˈɡulʲkə]

повышение: [pəvɨˈʂenʲje]

Note on поход: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the 'x' sound, which is a guttural fricative similar to the Scottish 'loch'.

Note on прогулка: The 'лʲ' represents a palatalized 'l', which can be tricky for English speakers; it's softer than in English.

Note on повышение: The 'ш' is a voiceless postalveolar fricative; practice it as in 'sh' in 'she', but ensure it's not over-emphasized.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To go for a long walk, especially in the countryside (Verb/Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• поход - Used in formal or adventurous contexts, such as organized trips or expeditions.
• прогулка - Used for informal, leisurely walks, often in urban or casual settings.

Usage Examples:

• Мы решили пойти в поход на выходные, чтобы насладиться природой.

  We decided to go on a hike over the weekend to enjoy nature.

• Эта прогулка по лесу была настоящим приключением для всей семьи.

  This hike through the forest was a real adventure for the whole family.

• После работы я люблю устраивать короткий поход в ближайший парк.

  After work, I like to go on a short hike in the nearby park.

• В прошлом году мы организовали поход в горы, который длился три дня.

  Last year, we organized a hike in the mountains that lasted three days.

• Прогулка вдоль реки помогла мне расслабиться и снять стресс.

  The hike along the river helped me relax and relieve stress.

Meaning 2: An increase, such as in prices or rates (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• повышение - Used in economic, business, or formal contexts to indicate a rise or hike.

Usage Examples:

• Недавнее повышение цен на продукты вызвало беспокойство среди потребителей.

  The recent hike in product prices caused concern among consumers.

• Правительство объявило о повышении налогов для финансирования социальных программ.

  The government announced a hike in taxes to fund social programs.

• Это повышение зарплаты было долгожданным для сотрудников компании.

  This hike in salary was long-awaited by the company's employees.

• Повышение курса доллара повлияло на импортные товары.

  The hike in the dollar exchange rate affected imported goods.

• Экономисты предсказывают дальнейшее повышение инфляции в ближайшие месяцы.

  Economists predict a further hike in inflation in the coming months.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'поход' (a masculine noun, 2nd declension):

For 'прогулка' (a feminine noun, 1st declension):

For 'повышение' (a neuter noun, follows standard patterns with no irregularities):

It is invariable in most forms but changes by case: e.g., Nominative: повышение; Genitive: повышения. No major irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • поход: экскурсия (ekskursija) - Similar but often implies a guided tour.
  • прогулка: прогул (progul) - A shorter, more casual synonym.
  • повышение: рост (rost) - Used interchangeably in economic contexts, but 'рост' emphasizes gradual increase.
• Antonyms:
  • поход: отдых (otdyh) - Implies rest rather than activity.
  • прогулка: сидение (sidyeniye) - Literal antonym meaning sitting or inactivity.
  • повышение: снижение (snizheniye) - Directly means a decrease or reduction.

Related Phrases:

• Идти в поход - To go on a hike; used for starting an outdoor adventure.
• Длительная прогулка - A long hike; emphasizes duration in casual contexts.
• Внезапное повышение - A sudden hike; common in financial discussions.
• Экстремальный поход - An extreme hike; implies adventure sports.

Usage Notes:

'Поход' is the most direct translation for a nature-oriented hike and is preferred in formal or group settings, while 'прогулка' suits everyday, informal use. For the economic sense, 'повышение' aligns closely with 'hike' as an increase, but ensure context clarifies; in Russian, it's often paired with specifics like 'цен' (prices). English users should note that Russian nouns require case agreement, e.g., in prepositional phrases. Choose 'поход' over 'прогулка' for longer, planned activities to match the English connotation accurately.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'поход' for a short, casual walk. Correct: Opt for 'прогулка' instead, as 'поход' implies more effort. Example of error: *Я пошел в поход в парк* (incorrect for a quick walk); Correct: Я пошел на прогулку в парк.
• Mistake: Confusing 'повышение' with general growth; it specifically means a hike or jump. Example of error: *Повышение температуры* might be misinterpreted; Correct: Use in economic contexts only, e.g., *повышение цен* for price hike.
• Mistake: Forgetting case endings, e.g., saying *в поход* instead of *в походе* in prepositional phrases. Explanation: This changes the meaning; always check the sentence structure for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'поход' often evokes images of Soviet-era group expeditions or modern eco-tourism, symbolizing resilience and community. For instance, it's tied to traditions like summer camps or mountaineering, reflecting Russia's vast landscapes. 'Повышение' in economic contexts may carry undertones of state-controlled pricing from historical contexts, reminding users of Russia's centralized economic history.

Related Concepts:

• экскурсия (ekskursija)
• туризм (turizm)
• инфляция (infljatsija)
• приключение (priklyucheniye)