Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'husky'

English Word: husky

Key Russian Translations:

• хриплый [xriˈplɨj] - [Informal, Adjective, Used to describe voices or sounds]
• хаски [ˈxaskʲi] - [Formal, Noun, Specifically for the dog breed; Plural form: хаски (unchanged)]

Frequency: Medium (Common in everyday conversations about voices or animals, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary)

Difficulty: B1 for "хриплый" (Intermediate, as it involves adjective inflections); A2 for "хаски" (Beginner, as it's a straightforward noun)

Pronunciation (Russian):

хриплый: [xriˈplɨj] (The 'x' is a guttural fricative sound, similar to the Scottish 'ch' in "loch". Stress on the second syllable.)

хаски: [ˈxaskʲi] (The 'x' is guttural; the 'ʲ' indicates palatalization. Stress on the first syllable.)

Note on хриплый: This word can vary slightly in pronunciation based on regional accents in Russia; the 'ɨ' sound is a centralized vowel, which non-native speakers often confuse with 'i'.

Note on хаски: Pronunciation remains consistent across contexts, but ensure the 'kʲ' is softly palatalized for authenticity.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Hoarse or rough (referring to a voice or sound)

Translation(s) & Context:

• хриплый - Used in informal settings to describe a voice that is rough or strained, often due to illness or emotion (e.g., after shouting).

Usage Examples:

• У него хриплый голос после простуды.

  He has a husky voice after catching a cold.

• Её хриплый смех эхом разнёсся по комнате.

  Her husky laugh echoed through the room.

• Певец намеренно делает голос хриплым для эффекта.

  The singer deliberately makes his voice husky for effect.

• Из-за усталости мой хриплый шёпот был едва слышен.

  Due to fatigue, my husky whisper was barely audible.

Meaning 2: Referring to the Husky dog breed

Translation(s) & Context:

• хаски - Used in formal or casual contexts to denote the Siberian Husky breed, often in discussions about pets or sled dogs.

Usage Examples:

• Мы взяли щенка хаски из приюта.

  We adopted a Husky puppy from the shelter.

• Хаски известны своей выносливостью в суровом климате.

  Huskies are known for their endurance in harsh climates.

• В парке я увидел стаю хаски, бегущих за упряжкой.

  In the park, I saw a pack of Huskies pulling a sled.

• Её хаски всегда выглядит игривым и энергичным.

  Her Husky always looks playful and energetic.

• Хаски требует регулярных физических нагрузок.

  A Husky requires regular physical exercise.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "хриплый" (adjective): This is a short-form adjective that inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard pattern for Russian adjectives.

Form	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	хриплый	хриплая	хриплое	хриплые
Genitive	хриплого	хриплой	хриплого	хриплых
Dative	хриплому	хриплой	хриплому	хриплым

For "хаски" (noun): This is an indeclinable noun (from English loanword), meaning it does not change form based on case or number. It remains "хаски" in all contexts (e.g., nominative: хаски, genitive: хаски).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • грубый [ˈgrubɨj] - Similar to "хриплый" but can imply more roughness; used in broader contexts like texture.
  • охрипший [ɐˈxriʂɨj] - Specifically for a voice that has become hoarse temporarily.
• Antonyms:
  • мягкий [ˈmʲaɣkʲij] - Soft or smooth, opposite of a rough voice.
  • чистый [ˈt͡ɕistɨj] - Clear and pure, especially for sounds.

Related Phrases:

• Хриплый голос - A husky voice; Used in descriptions of singers or speakers.
• Хаски в упряжке - Huskies in a sled team; Common in contexts of winter sports or adventure.
• Сделать голос хриплым - To make one's voice husky; Often refers to acting or singing techniques.

Usage Notes:

"Хриплый" directly corresponds to the English "husky" when describing voices, but it's more commonly used in informal Russian speech. Avoid using it in formal writing unless specifying vocal qualities. For the dog breed, "хаски" is a direct borrowing and is neutral across contexts. When choosing between translations, opt for "хриплый" for abstract descriptions and "хаски" for literal animal references. Note that Russian adjectives like "хриплый" must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, which is a key grammatical difference from English.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "хриплый" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "хриплый женщина" instead of "хриплая женщина". Correct: Ensure agreement, as in "хриплая женщина" (a husky-voiced woman). Explanation: Russian requires adjectives to match the noun's gender and case, unlike English.

• Error: Confusing "хаски" with other dog breeds, e.g., mistakenly using it for "лабрадор" (Labrador). Correct: "Хаски" specifically means Siberian Husky; use "собака хаски" for clarity. Explanation: Loanwords like this are precise, so misuse can lead to misunderstandings in animal-related discussions.

• Error: Overusing "хриплый" in formal contexts, e.g., in business emails. Correct: Stick to neutral terms like "голос с хрипотой" in professional settings. Explanation: It may sound too casual or vivid, potentially undermining formality.

Cultural Notes:

"Хаски" as a dog breed is deeply tied to Russian and indigenous Siberian culture, often associated with historical sledding and exploration in the Arctic regions. In modern Russian media, Huskies symbolize endurance and adventure, appearing in folklore and popular culture like films about the Far North. "Хриплый" voices, meanwhile, are romanticized in Russian music and poetry, evoking passion or hardship, as seen in folk songs where a hoarse voice might represent a weathered life.

Related Concepts:

• лабрадор (another dog breed)
• голос (voice)
• простуда (cold, often linked to hoarse voices)
• упряжка (sled team)