Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'rap'

English Word: rap

Key Russian Translations:

• рэп (/rɛp/) - [Informal, Modern slang, Used in contexts of music and culture]

Frequency: Medium (Common in contemporary discussions about music, youth culture, and media, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; Learners at this level can recognize and use it in basic sentences, as it involves borrowing from English with straightforward pronunciation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

рэп: /rɛp/ (The 'р' is a rolled 'r' sound, and 'э' is a mid-open front unrounded vowel, similar to the 'e' in 'bed'. Stress is on the first syllable.)

Note on рэп: This word is a direct borrowing from English, so pronunciation closely mirrors the original. Be cautious with the rolled 'r', which is a common challenge for English speakers. Variations may occur in regional accents, such as in Russian dialects.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Rap as a genre of music characterized by rhythmic speech and rhyming lyrics.

Translation(s) & Context:

• рэп - Used in informal contexts like music discussions, social media, or youth culture; refers specifically to hip-hop style rap music.

Usage Examples:

• Я люблю слушать рэп в свободное время. (Ya lyublyu slushat' rep v svobodnoye vremya.)

  I love listening to rap in my free time.

• Этот артист известен своим рэпом на социальные темы. (Etot artist izvesten svoim repom na sotsial'nyye temy.)

  This artist is known for his rap on social issues.

• В России популярны местные рэперы, такие как Баста. (V Rossii populjarny mestnyye repyery, takiye kak Basta.)

  In Russia, local rappers like Basta are popular.

• Рэп часто сочетается с хип-хопом в концертах. (Rep chasto sochtaetsya s khip-khopom v kontsertakh.)

  Rap is often combined with hip-hop at concerts.

• Она пишет рэп тексты о повседневной жизни. (Ona pishet rep teksty o povsednevnoj zhizni.)

  She writes rap lyrics about everyday life.

2. Rap as a verb, meaning to strike quickly or speak rhythmically (less common in Russian contexts).

Translation(s) & Context:

• рэп (used metaphorically) - Informal, rare; more commonly, other words like "стучать" (stuchat') are used, but "рэп" can imply rhythmic speech in creative contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он может рэпить о проблемах общества. (On mozhet repit' o problemakh obshchestva.)

  He can rap about society's problems.

• В этом видео он рэпит под бит. (V etom video on repit pod bit.)

  In this video, he raps over the beat.

• Рэп здесь означает быстро говорить. (Rep zdes' znachit bystro govorit'.)

  Rap here means to speak quickly.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Рэп" is a masculine noun borrowed from English and typically does not inflect regularly in Russian due to its foreign origin. It remains mostly unchanged in most forms, which is common for modern loanwords.

Note: As a loanword, it may not always follow strict Russian inflection rules, especially in informal usage.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: хип-хоп (khip-khop) - Often used interchangeably for the broader genre; рэп-баттл (rep-battl) - For rap battles, with a competitive connotation.
• Antonyms: классика (klassika) - Referring to classical music, as an opposite in style; поп-музыка (pop-muzyka) - Pop music, which contrasts with rap's rhythmic style.

Related Phrases:

• Рэп-баттл (Rep-battl) - A rap battle or competition; often used in hip-hop culture to describe lyrical contests.
• Рэп-культура (Rep-kultura) - Rap culture; refers to the broader social and artistic movement surrounding rap music.
• Под рэп (Pod rep) - Under rap; meaning in the style of rap, as in "петь под рэп" (to sing in rap style).

Usage Notes:

"Рэп" directly corresponds to the English "rap" as a music genre, but it's more commonly used in informal, youth-oriented contexts in Russian. English speakers should note that Russian often borrows English terms like this without alteration, so pronunciation is key. When choosing between translations, use "рэп" for modern music discussions; for general striking or speaking quickly, native Russian words like "стучать" might be more appropriate. Be aware of grammatical gender: it's masculine, so it pairs with masculine adjectives (e.g., "хороший рэп" - good rap).

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Pronouncing it as /ræp/ like in English American accent, instead of the Russian rolled 'r' and softer vowels.
  Correct: Use /rɛp/ with a proper rolled 'r'. Example of error: Saying "рaп" with a flat 'r'; Correct: "рэп" with emphasis on the rolled sound. This can make you sound less fluent in Russian contexts.
• Mistake: Using it in formal writing without context, as it's slang.
  Correct: Reserve for casual conversations; in formal essays, explain as "жанр музыки рэп" (the genre of music rap).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "рэп" has grown popular since the 1990s with the influence of Western hip-hop. It's often associated with social commentary, as seen in artists like Oxxxymiron or Basta, who address themes like politics and daily life. This reflects Russia's evolving youth culture and globalization, where rap serves as a voice for underrepresented groups.

Related Concepts:

• хип-хоп
• рэпер
• битбокс