Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'outre'

English Word: outre

Key Russian Translations:

• необычный /nʲɪɐˈobɨt͡ɕnɨj/ - [Informal, commonly used in everyday descriptions]
• экстравагантный /ɪkstrəvəˈɡantnɨj/ - [Formal, often in artistic or fashion contexts]
• странный /ˈstrannɨj/ - [Informal, with a connotation of weirdness; Used in casual conversations]

Frequency: Medium (The word and its translations are encountered in general Russian media and literature, but not as common as basic adjectives.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level, as it involves understanding nuances and basic adjective inflections; for 'необычный', it's B1; for 'экстравагантный', it might be B2 due to loanword familiarity.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

необычный: /nʲɪɐˈobɨt͡ɕnɨj/

Note on необычный: The stress is on the third syllable; be cautious with the soft 'н' sound, which is palatalized. Variations in regional accents may soften the vowels.

экстравагантный: /ɪkstrəvəˈɡantnɨj/

Note on экстравагантный: This is a loanword from French, so pronunciation may vary; focus on the hard 'г' sound.

странный: /ˈstrannɨj/

Note on странный: The 'ы' sound is central and unrounded; common in neutral Russian dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Unusual or unconventional in appearance, behavior, or style.

Translation(s) & Context:

• необычный - Used in everyday contexts to describe something out of the ordinary, such as fashion or events.
• экстравагантный - Applied in more formal or artistic settings, like describing a bold outfit or personality.

Usage Examples:

• Его необычный наряд привлек внимание всех на вечеринке.

  His outre outfit caught everyone's attention at the party.

• Эта идея звучит экстравагантно, но может сработать в современном искусстве.

  This idea sounds outre, but it might work in modern art.

• Странный человек в парке вел себя так, будто из другого мира.

  The outre person in the park behaved as if from another world.

• Необычный дизайн мебели сделал дом еще более привлекательным.

  The outre furniture design made the house even more appealing.

• Экстравагантный стиль жизни знаменитости всегда в новостях.

  The outre lifestyle of the celebrity is always in the news.

Meaning 2: Bizarre or eccentric, often with a negative or surprising connotation.

Translation(s) & Context:

• странный - Common in informal speech for something weird or unsettling.
• необычный - Sometimes used interchangeably, but less intense.

Usage Examples:

• Его странные привычки заставляют друзей беспокоиться.

  His outre habits make his friends worry.

• Необычный звук в ночи разбудил всех в доме.

  The outre sound in the night woke everyone in the house.

• Странный фильм с сюрреалистическими элементами не для всех.

  The outre film with surreal elements isn't for everyone.

• Ее экстравагантные выходки на публике часто обсуждаются.

  Her outre antics in public are often discussed.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

These translations are adjectives, so they follow standard Russian adjective declension patterns. Most are regular, but 'экстравагантный' is a loanword and follows basic rules without irregularities.

For 'необычный' (neobychnyj):

'Экстравагантный' follows a similar pattern. 'Странный' is also regular and does not change irregularly.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • необыкновенный (neobyknovennyj) - Similar but more emphatic; used for something extraordinary.
  • оригинальный (original'nyj) - Implies creativity, often positive.
• Antonyms:
  • обычный (obychnyj) - Common or ordinary.
  • стандартный (standartnyj) - Standard or conventional.

Related Phrases:

• необычный поворот событий - An outre turn of events; refers to unexpected developments in a story.
• экстравагантный образ жизни - An outre lifestyle; describes a flamboyant way of living, often among celebrities.
• странный случай - An outre incident; used for bizarre occurrences in daily life.

Usage Notes:

'Outre' in English often carries a sense of extravagance or oddity, which aligns closely with 'необычный' in neutral contexts or 'экстравагантный' in formal ones. Choose 'странный' for informal, everyday conversations to convey a weirder tone. Be mindful of gender and case agreements in Russian sentences, as adjectives must match the noun they describe. For example, in formal writing, 'экстравагантный' is preferred over 'необычный' for artistic topics.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'необычный' without proper inflection, e.g., saying "необычный дом" in genitive as "необычный дом" instead of "необычного дома".
  Correct: Ensure agreement, e.g., "в необычном доме" (in an outre house). This error stems from not learning Russian case systems.
• Mistake: Confusing 'странный' with 'необычный', leading to overuse of 'странный' for neutral 'outre' meanings.
  Correct: Use 'необычный' for positive or neutral unusualness; for example, say "необычный дизайн" instead of "странный дизайн" if not implying weirdness.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'экстравагантный' often evoke influences from Western fashion and art, reflecting Russia's historical fascination with European trends. 'Странный' might carry a subtle hint of superstition in folklore, where the unusual is sometimes linked to the mystical or otherworldly.

Related Concepts:

• оригинальный
• экзотический
• загадочный