Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'jamboree'

English Word: jamboree

Key Russian Translations:

• джэмбори [ˈdʒɛmbəri] - [Informal, Used for scouting events or large gatherings]
• большой сбор [ˈbolʲʂəj ˈsbor] - [Formal, Used in organizational or event contexts]

Frequency: Low (This term is not commonly used in everyday Russian conversation; it's mostly encountered in contexts related to youth organizations or international events.)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1-B2 on the CEFR scale; learners need familiarity with borrowed words and cultural contexts. For 'джэмбори', it's straightforward as a loanword; for 'большой сбор', it involves basic noun phrases.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

джэмбори: [ˈdʒɛmbəri]

большой сбор: [ˈbolʲʂəj ˈsbor]

Note on джэмбори: The pronunciation closely mirrors the English original, but Russians may emphasize the first syllable. Be mindful of the soft 'j' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Main meaning: A large rally, gathering, or celebration, often associated with Scouts or youth events.

Translation(s) & Context:

• джэмбори - Used specifically for large-scale Scouting or international youth gatherings, in informal or specialized contexts like outdoor events.
• большой сбор - Applied in more general formal settings, such as organizational meetings or festivals, emphasizing scale and assembly.

Usage Examples:

• Каждый год мы организуем джэмбори для детей в лагере.

  Every year, we organize a jamboree for children at the camp.

• Международное джэмбори собирает тысячи скаутов со всего мира.

  The international jamboree gathers thousands of Scouts from around the world.

• Этот большой сбор, или джэмбори, стал традицией нашего клуба.

  This large gathering, or jamboree, has become a tradition in our club.

• Во время джэмбори участники учатся навыкам выживания в лесу.

  During the jamboree, participants learn survival skills in the forest.

• Большой сбор, подобный джэмбори, требует тщательной подготовки.

  A large gathering like a jamboree requires thorough preparation.

Secondary meaning: Any lively, festive event or party (less common in Russian).

Translation(s) & Context:

• джэмбори - In casual contexts, for fun events, but rarely used outside Scouting.

Usage Examples:

• Наша вечеринка превратилась в настоящее джэмбори с музыкой и танцами.

  Our party turned into a real jamboree with music and dancing.

• Друзья устроили джэмбори в парке, чтобы отметить окончание лета.

  Friends organized a jamboree in the park to celebrate the end of summer.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'джэмбори' is a neuter noun borrowed from English, and it typically does not change in Russian due to its status as a proper or specialized term. It remains invariant in most cases.

For 'большой сбор', 'большой' is an adjective that agrees with the noun 'сбор' (a masculine noun). Here's a basic inflection table for 'сбор':

The adjective 'большой' changes to agree: e.g., 'большого сбора' (genitive singular). 'джэмбори' has no regular inflections and is used as is in all cases.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: сбор (sbor) - A general gathering; фестиваль (festival') - For festive events; слёт (slyot) - Often used for meetings or rallies.
• Сбор and слёт are more neutral and can be used interchangeably in some contexts, but фестиваль implies a celebratory aspect.
• Antonyms: разрыв (razryv) - Breakup or separation; одиночество (odinočestvo) - Loneliness, as it contrasts with group gatherings.

Related Phrases:

• Международное джэмбори - International jamboree; refers to global Scouting events.
• Большой сбор скаутов - Large Scouts' gathering; used for organized youth activities.
• Слёт участников джэмбори - Rally of jamboree participants; emphasizes assembly in a event context.

Usage Notes:

'Jamboree' directly corresponds to 'джэмбори' in Russian as a loanword, especially in Scouting contexts, but English speakers should note that Russians might prefer native equivalents like 'большой сбор' for broader use to sound more natural. Use 'джэмбори' in informal or international settings, but avoid it in formal writing where 'сбор' is less culturally loaded. Grammatically, treat it as an indeclinable noun. When choosing between translations, opt for 'джэмбори' if the context is specifically Scouting-related; otherwise, 'большой сбор' fits everyday descriptions of events.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing 'джэмбори' as a verb, e.g., saying *джэмборить* (which doesn't exist). Correct: Use it only as a noun, e.g., "организовать джэмбори" (to organize a jamboree). Explanation: Russian doesn't create verbs from this loanword; stick to nominal forms to avoid sounding unnatural.
• Error: Forgetting case agreement with 'большой сбор', e.g., saying *большой сборов* instead of *большого сбора*. Correct: *большого сбора* (genitive). Explanation: Adjectives must agree in case, gender, and number, which is a common pitfall for English learners.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'джэмбори' is linked to the Scouting movement, which has historical roots in the Soviet era and post-Soviet Russia. It often evokes themes of youth development, outdoor activities, and international camaraderie, similar to its English origins. However, in Russia, such events may incorporate elements of national patriotism, making it a blend of global and local traditions.

Related Concepts:

• лагерь (camp)
• соревнование (competition)
• фестиваль (festival)