Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'recording'

English Word: recording

Key Russian Translations:

• запись [ˈzapʲisʲ] - [Formal, Common noun]
• запись аудио [ˈzapʲisʲ ˈaʊdʲiə] - [Informal, Specific to audio contexts]

Frequency: Medium (The word is commonly used in everyday contexts like media, technology, and documentation, but not as ubiquitous as basic vocabulary.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, according to CEFR; requires understanding of noun declensions and basic compound words. For 'запись аудио', it may edge towards B2 due to compound structure.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

запись: [ˈzapʲisʲ]

запись аудио: [ˈzapʲisʲ ˈaʊdʲiə]

Note on запись: The stress falls on the first syllable, and the 'пь' combination can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized 'п'. Pronounce it with a soft, almost 'py' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act or process of capturing sound, video, or data for later playback or reference.

Translation(s) & Context:

• запись - Used in formal contexts like professional audio/video production or legal documentation.
• запись аудио - Informal or technical contexts, such as everyday conversations about podcasts or voice memos.

Usage Examples:

• Я сделал запись нашей беседы для будущей справки. (I made a recording of our conversation for future reference.)

  English Translation: I made a recording of our conversation for future reference.

• Эта запись аудио с концерта очень качественная. (This audio recording from the concert is very high quality.)

  English Translation: This audio recording from the concert is very high quality.

• Во время встречи мы вели запись, чтобы ничего не упустить. (During the meeting, we were recording to not miss anything.)

  English Translation: During the meeting, we were recording to not miss anything.

• Она сохранила запись видео с праздника на телефоне. (She saved the video recording of the party on her phone.)

  English Translation: She saved the video recording of the party on her phone.

• Без записи лекции мне пришлось делать заметки вручную. (Without recording the lecture, I had to take notes by hand.)

  English Translation: Without recording the lecture, I had to take notes by hand.

Meaning 2: A stored version of captured data, such as a file or document.

Translation(s) & Context:

• запись - In archival or digital storage contexts, emphasizing permanence.
• запись аудио - Specifically for sound files, often in media or entertainment.

Usage Examples:

• Эта старая запись содержит важные исторические данные. (This old recording contains important historical data.)

  English Translation: This old recording contains important historical data.

• Я загрузила запись аудио в облако для безопасного хранения. (I uploaded the audio recording to the cloud for safe storage.)

  English Translation: I uploaded the audio recording to the cloud for safe storage.

• В архиве найдена запись переговоров из 1990-х. (In the archive, a recording of negotiations from the 1990s was found.)

  English Translation: In the archive, a recording of negotiations from the 1990s was found.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The primary translation 'запись' is a feminine noun in Russian, which undergoes declension based on case, number, and gender. It follows the standard third declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in 'ь'. 'запись аудио' is a compound phrase where 'запись' inflects, but 'аудио' remains unchanged as a loanword.

For 'запись аудио', the inflections apply only to 'запись', while 'аудио' does not inflect.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • фиксирование (more technical, emphasizing the act of fixing or capturing)
  • прослушка (specific to audio surveillance, with a connotation of secrecy)
• Antonyms:
  • удаление (deletion or removal of a recording)
  • забвение (forgetting or oblivion, in a metaphorical sense)

Related Phrases:

• аудиозапись - A common phrase for audio recording; used in media contexts to specify sound-only captures.
• видеозапись - Refers to video recording; often paired with 'recording' in visual media.
• запись на приём - Booking or scheduling a recording, e.g., for a doctor's appointment (literal translation: recording for an appointment).

Usage Notes:

The Russian equivalent 'запись' directly corresponds to the English 'recording' in most contexts, but English speakers should note that Russian nouns like this must agree in case, number, and gender with other elements in the sentence. For formal writing, use 'запись' alone; in casual or technical speech, compound it with modifiers like 'аудио'. Be cautious with context: in legal or official settings, it implies permanence, whereas in everyday use, it might be more temporary. When choosing between translations, opt for 'запись' for general purposes and 'запись аудио' for sound-specific scenarios to avoid ambiguity.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'запись' without proper declension, e.g., saying "Я имею запись" instead of "Я имею запись" (correct), but forgetting to change it in other cases like "о записи" for genitive.

  Correct Usage: "О записи беседы" (About the recording of the conversation). Explanation: English speakers often overlook Russian case endings, which can make sentences grammatically incorrect.

• Mistake: Confusing 'запись' with 'прослушка', using it for surveillance when it doesn't carry the same secretive connotation.

  Correct Usage: Use 'прослушка' for wiretapping; for a simple audio recording, stick with 'запись аудио'. Explanation: This error stems from overgeneralizing synonyms, leading to inappropriate word choice.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'запись' often evokes historical significance, such as in the context of Soviet-era audio recordings of speeches or events, which are preserved in archives. This can add a layer of nostalgia or importance, especially in media discussions, reflecting Russia's emphasis on documenting history through recordings during times of censorship.

Related Concepts:

• видеозапись
• транскрипция
• архив