Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'hip'

English Word: hip

Key Russian Translations:

• бедро [ˈbʲedrə] - [Anatomical term, Formal]
• модный [ˈmodnɨj] - [Informal, for trendy or stylish contexts]
• хип [xip] - [Slang, borrowed from English, Used in youth culture or modern slang]

Frequency: Medium (Common in everyday conversations and media, but varies by context)

Difficulty: B1 for 'бедро' (Intermediate, as it involves basic noun inflections); B2 for 'модный' (Upper-Intermediate, due to adjective usage and nuances)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бедро: [ˈbʲedrə]

Note on бедро: The soft 'bʲ' sound is a palatalized consonant, which can be challenging for English speakers; practice with native audio for accuracy.

модный: [ˈmodnɨj]

Note on модный: The 'ɨ' vowel is a centralized sound, similar to a softened 'i'; it's common in adjectives and may vary slightly in fast speech.

хип: [xip]

Note on хип: This is a loanword with a hard 'x' sound, like in Scottish 'loch'; it's often pronounced more like English in informal settings.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The anatomical part of the body (e.g., the joint or area of the pelvis)

Translation(s) & Context:

• бедро - Used in medical, fitness, or everyday descriptions of the body; formal or neutral contexts.

Usage Examples:

• У меня болит бедро после пробежки.

  My hip hurts after the run. (Shows physical pain in a casual context.)

• Врачи осмотрели её бедро после падения.

  The doctors examined her hip after the fall. (Demonstrates medical usage.)

• Бедро – это важная часть скелета человека.

  The hip is an important part of the human skeleton. (Illustrates educational or explanatory context.)

• Он повредил бедро во время игры в футбол.

  He injured his hip during the football game. (Context: Sports-related injury.)

2. Trendy, fashionable, or culturally aware (e.g., in modern slang)

Translation(s) & Context:

• модный - Used for describing styles, trends, or people; informal or cultural contexts.
• хип - Used in youth slang for something cool or avant-garde; informal, urban settings.

Usage Examples:

• Эта одежда очень модная среди молодёжи.

  This clothing is very hip among the youth. (Highlights fashion trends in a social context.)

• В этом кафе собираются хип-люди, любящие искусство.

  In this cafe, hip people who love art gather. (Shows cultural or subcultural usage.)

• Его стиль всегда модный и современный.

  His style is always hip and modern. (Demonstrates adjective in personal description.)

• Хип-культура включает музыку и уличное искусство.

  Hip culture includes music and street art. (Context: Broader cultural reference.)

• Она одевается модно, чтобы выделиться в толпе.

  She dresses hip to stand out in the crowd. (Illustrates personal expression in everyday life.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'бедро' is a neuter noun in Russian, which follows the standard third declension pattern for nouns ending in -o. It is inflected based on case and number:

'модный' is an adjective, which agrees in gender, number, and case. For example:

• Masculine singular: модный
• Feminine singular: модная
• Neuter singular: модное
• Plural: модные

'хип' is an indeclinable loanword and does not change forms; it remains the same in all cases and numbers.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • стильный (stylish, similar to модный but often implies elegance)
  • трендовый (trendy, more specific to current fashions)
• Antonyms:
  • старомодный (old-fashioned, opposite of модный)
  • непривлекательный (unattractive, for хип contexts)

Related Phrases:

• Хип-хоп культура - Hip-hop culture (Refers to a modern urban movement involving music and dance.)
• Модный тренд - Fashion trend (Used in discussions about style and popularity.)
• Бедро животного - Animal hip (Common in veterinary or biological contexts.)

Usage Notes:

The English word 'hip' corresponds most directly to 'бедро' in anatomical contexts, but in cultural or slang uses, 'модный' or 'хип' is preferred. Note that 'хип' is a direct borrowing and is more common in informal, youth-oriented Russian, while 'модный' fits broader everyday language. Be cautious with gender agreement for adjectives like 'модный'. In formal writing, opt for 'бедро' over slang variants to maintain neutrality.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse 'бедро' with 'нога' (leg), leading to incorrect usage like saying 'болит нога' for hip pain. Correct: Use 'бедро' specifically for the hip joint. Example of error: "Моя нога болит" (meaning leg, not hip); Correct: "Мое бедро болит".
• With 'модный', learners might overuse it as a direct synonym for 'hip', but it doesn't always convey the subcultural nuance. Error: Translating "hipster" as just "модный человек"; Correct: Use "хипстер" (the borrowed term) for precision.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'хип' relates to Western influences, particularly in music and fashion from the 20th century. For instance, 'хип-хоп' has become a staple in Russian urban youth culture, blending global trends with local expressions, symbolizing rebellion and creativity.

Related Concepts:

• бедренная кость (femur bone)
• модерн (modernism)
• стрит-арт (street art)