Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'opening'

English Word: opening

Key Russian Translations:

• Открытие [ɐtˈkrɨtʲɪje] - [Formal; used for events, ceremonies, or beginnings]
• Отверстие [ɐtˈvʲɛrstʲɪje] - [Neutral; used for physical holes or gaps]
• Вакансия [vɐˈkansʲɪjə] - [Formal; used in professional contexts like job openings]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday language, especially in contexts like events or business)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun declensions and context-specific usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Открытие: [ɐtˈkrɨtʲɪje]

Отверстие: [ɐtˈvʲɛrstʲɪje]

Вакансия: [vɐˈkansʲɪjə]

Note on Открытие: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'т' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.

Note on Отверстие: Pronounce the 'в' as a voiced labiodental fricative; common variations in fast speech may soften the vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of beginning or starting an event (e.g., ceremony or exhibition)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Открытие - Used in formal or cultural contexts, such as art exhibitions or official events.

Usage Examples:

• На открытии выставки выступил известный художник.

  At the opening of the exhibition, a famous artist gave a speech.

• Открытие нового сезона театра запланировано на сентябрь.

  The opening of the new theater season is scheduled for September.

• Во время открытия олимпийских игр всегда звучит гимн.

  During the opening of the Olympic Games, the national anthem is always played.

• Открытие конференции начнется с приветственной речи.

  The opening of the conference will start with a welcome speech.

Meaning 2: A physical gap or hole (e.g., in a wall or object)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Отверстие - Used in literal, descriptive contexts, such as in engineering or everyday descriptions.

Usage Examples:

• В стене есть небольшое отверстие для вентиляции.

  There's a small opening in the wall for ventilation.

• Отверстие в крыше пропускает дождевую воду.

  The opening in the roof lets in rainwater.

• Инженеры заделали отверстие в трубе специальным материалом.

  The engineers sealed the opening in the pipe with special material.

Meaning 3: An opportunity or vacancy (e.g., in employment)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Вакансия - Used in professional or business contexts, often in job listings.

Usage Examples:

• На сайте компании опубликована вакансия для менеджера.

  The company website has posted an opening for a manager position.

• Вакансия в IT-отделе уже заполнена.

  The opening in the IT department has already been filled.

• Эта вакансия открывает новые возможности для карьерного роста.

  This opening provides new opportunities for career advancement.

• Вакансия инженера требует опыта работы не менее двух лет.

  The opening for an engineer requires at least two years of experience.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For nouns like Открытие, Отверстие, and Вакансия, which are neuter nouns in Russian, they follow standard second-declension patterns with variations based on case, number, and gender. These are regular but require attention to endings.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Начало (Nachalo) - More general for 'start'; often interchangeable with Открытие in event contexts.
  • Щель (Shchel') - For Отверстие; implies a narrower gap.
  • Место (Mesto) - For Вакансия; used when emphasizing position or spot.
• Antonyms:
  • Закрытие (Zakrytie) - Opposite of Открытие, meaning 'closing'.
  • Затычка (Zatychka) - Opposite of Отверстие, meaning 'plug' or 'blockage'.
  • Занятость (Zanyatost') - Opposite of Вакансия, meaning 'occupancy' or 'full position'.

Related Phrases:

• Открытие сезона (Otkrytie sezona) - Opening of the season; used in cultural or sports contexts.
• Отверстие в стене (Otverstie v stene) - Opening in the wall; literal description in construction.
• Вакансия в компании (Vakansiya v kompanii) - Opening in the company; common in job discussions.

Usage Notes:

The English word 'opening' corresponds closely to Russian nouns like Открытие, but selection depends on context: use Открытие for events, Отверстие for physical spaces, and Вакансия for professional opportunities. In formal writing, these words maintain a neutral to formal tone. Grammatically, always consider Russian case endings; for example, use the genitive case after prepositions like 'of'. When choosing among translations, prioritize based on specificity—e.g., Вакансия is ideal for job-related scenarios to avoid ambiguity.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using Открытие in physical contexts, e.g., saying "Открытие в стене" instead of "Отверстие в стене". Correct: Отверстие is specific for holes; this mistake confuses event meanings with physical ones, leading to misunderstandings in descriptive language.

• Error: Forgetting case changes, e.g., using nominative Открытие after a preposition that requires genitive, like "После Открытие" instead of "После Открытия". Correct: Always adjust for case; explanation: Russian prepositions dictate case, unlike English, so learners must memorize patterns.

• Error: Overusing Вакансия for general opportunities, e.g., translating "career opening" as just Открытие. Correct: Use Вакансия for job-specific contexts; otherwise, it sounds unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, Открытие often carries a sense of formality and celebration, as seen in events like the opening of a theater season or national holidays. For instance, the Открытие of the Bolshoi Theater's season is a prestigious event, reflecting Russia's emphasis on arts and public gatherings, which can differ from more casual Western approaches.

Related Concepts:

• Закрытие (Zakrytie)
• Начало (Nachalo)
• Возможность (Vozmozhnost')