Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'rally'

English Word: rally

Key Russian Translations:

• ралли [ˈralʲɪ] - [Informal, used for motorsport events or competitive gatherings]
• митинг [ˈmʲitʲɪŋ] - [Formal, for political or public assemblies]
• собрание [səˈbraːnʲje] - [Neutral, for organized meetings or gatherings]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in contexts like sports, politics, and everyday discussions, but not as ubiquitous as basic vocabulary)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of basic noun declensions and context-specific usage, varying slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ралли: [ˈralʲɪ]

митинг: [ˈmʲitʲɪŋ]

собрание: [səˈbraːnʲje]

Note on ралли: The stress is on the first syllable; be careful with the soft 'л' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.

Note on митинг: Pronounce the 'м' firmly; this word is a borrowing from English and retains a similar rhythm.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A public gathering or assembly (e.g., political rally)

Translation(s) & Context:

• митинг - Used in formal or political contexts, such as protests or speeches.
• собрание - Applied in more neutral or organizational settings, like community events.

Usage Examples:

• На улицах города собрался митинг в поддержку экологических изменений.

  On the streets of the city, a rally gathered in support of environmental changes.

• Ежегодное собрание активистов прошло как настоящий ралли идей.

  The annual gathering of activists turned into a real rally of ideas.

• Митинг был организован быстро, чтобы выразить несогласие с правительством.

  The rally was organized quickly to express disagreement with the government.

• Это собрание превратилось в импровизированный ралли для молодежи.

  This gathering turned into an impromptu rally for the youth.

Meaning 2: A motorsport event, like a car rally

Translation(s) & Context:

• ралли - Specifically used for racing or adventure events, often in sports contexts.

Usage Examples:

• В этом году ралли Дакар пройдет через пустыню, привлекаю множество участников.

  This year, the Dakar rally will go through the desert, attracting many participants.

• Он выиграл ралли на своей новой машине, установив рекорд скорости.

  He won the rally in his new car, setting a speed record.

• Ралли в горах было отменено из-за плохой погоды.

  The mountain rally was canceled due to bad weather.

• Участники ралли готовятся к сложным трассам и неожиданным препятствиям.

  Rally participants are preparing for challenging tracks and unexpected obstacles.

Meaning 3: To recover or rebound (e.g., in sports or markets)

Translation(s) & Context:

• собрание (in a figurative sense) - For regrouping or recovering strength.
• восстановление [vəsˈtanəvlʲenʲje] - More literal for recovery contexts.

Usage Examples:

• После поражения команда провела собрание сил и вернулась в игру.

  After the defeat, the team rallied their strength and returned to the game.

• Экономика переживает восстановление после кризиса, как в ралли цен на рынке.

  The economy is rallying after the crisis, like a surge in market prices.

• Восстановление здоровья после болезни было для него настоящим ралли.

  His health recovery after illness was like a true rally.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Most translations like ралли (neuter noun) and митинг (masculine noun) follow standard Russian inflection patterns. Собрание is a neuter noun and inflects regularly.

Note: Ралли is often indeclinable as a foreign borrowing, while others follow regular patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • митинг: демонстрация (demonstration) - Similar for protests, but more organized.
  • собрание: встреча (meeting) - Used for less formal gatherings.
  • ралли: гонка (race) - Applies to competitive events with a focus on speed.
• Antonyms:
  • митинг: рассеяние (dispersion) - The opposite of gathering people.
  • собрание: разъединение (separation) - Implies breaking apart.
  • ралли: остановка (stop) - For events, meaning the end of motion or activity.

Related Phrases:

• Митинг в поддержку (Rally in support) - A phrase for organized demonstrations backing a cause.
• Автомобильное ралли (Car rally) - Refers to motorsport events, often with high-adrenaline contexts.
• Собрание идей (Gathering of ideas) - Used metaphorically for brainstorming sessions.

Usage Notes:

• Choose митинг for formal, public events to match the English "rally" in political contexts, as it conveys a sense of activism.
• Ралли is best for sports or racing, directly borrowed from English, so it's straightforward but limited to specific scenarios.
• Be mindful of context: Собрание is more neutral and can imply internal organization, unlike the energetic connotation of "rally" in English.
• In sentences, ensure proper declension based on case; for example, use genitive for possession (e.g., "митинга").

Common Errors:

• Error: Using ралли for any gathering, not just motorsport. Correct: Reserve it for racing; use митинг for protests. Example of error: "Политическое ралли" (incorrect); Correct: "Политический митинг". Explanation: This confuses the specific sporting term with general assemblies.
• Error: Forgetting to decline nouns, e.g., saying "в митинг" instead of "в митинге". Correct: Use the prepositional case. Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, which English learners often overlook.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, митинг often carries historical connotations of Soviet-era protests or modern opposition movements, such as those seen in recent political events. It symbolizes public dissent and is frequently associated with freedom of assembly, though regulations can vary by region.

Related Concepts:

• демонстрация (demonstration)
• протест (protest)
• гонка (race)
• восстановление (recovery)