Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'replay'

English Word: replay

Key Russian Translations:

• повтор /pɐˈvtor/ - [Neutral, commonly used in sports and media contexts]
• переигровка /pʲɪrʲɪˈɡrovkə/ - [Formal, often in video or film reviews]

Frequency: Medium (This word is frequently encountered in specific contexts like sports broadcasts or video playback, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires understanding of contextual usage. For 'повтор', it's straightforward for intermediates, while 'переигровка' may be slightly more challenging due to its formal tone.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

повтор: /pɐˈvtor/

переигровка: /pʲɪrʲɪˈɡrovkə/

Note on повтор: The stress is on the second syllable ('vtor'), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the soft 'p' sound; practice with native audio for accuracy.

Note on переигровка: The initial 'pʲ' is a palatalized 'p', common in Russian; it sounds softer than in English. Pay attention to the rolling 'r' for natural pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To play something again, especially in sports or media (e.g., reviewing a key moment)

Translation(s) & Context:

• повтор - Used in neutral contexts like sports commentary or video playback to indicate a repeat viewing.
• переигровка - Applied in more formal settings, such as film analysis or official reviews, emphasizing a thorough replay.

Usage Examples:

• В футболе судья попросил показать повтор спорного момента. (In football, the referee asked to show a replay of the controversial moment.)

  English: In football, the referee asked to show a replay of the controversial moment.

• Я включил повтор фильма, чтобы лучше понять сюжет. (I turned on the replay of the film to better understand the plot.)

  English: I turned on the replay of the film to better understand the plot. (This shows 'повтор' in a media context.)

• Во время трансляции была показана переигровка гола в замедленной съёмке. (During the broadcast, a replay of the goal was shown in slow motion.)

  English: During the broadcast, a replay of the goal was shown in slow motion. (Here, 'переигровка' highlights formal analysis.)

• Повтор важного эпизода помог выявить ошибку арбитра. (The replay of the important episode helped identify the referee's mistake.)

  English: The replay of the important episode helped identify the referee's mistake. (Demonstrates 'повтор' in a corrective context.)

• Переигровка матча показала, что команда заслужила победу. (The replay of the match showed that the team deserved the win.)

  English: The replay of the match showed that the team deserved the win. (Illustrates 'переигровка' in a evaluative setting.)

Meaning 2: A repeated action or event (e.g., in general repetition)

Translation(s) & Context:

• повтор - Used more broadly for any kind of repetition, though less common for 'replay' specifically.

Usage Examples:

• Этот повтор упражнения поможет улучшить технику. (This replay of the exercise will help improve the technique.)

  English: This replay of the exercise will help improve the technique. (Shows 'повтор' in a training context.)

• В уроке был показан повтор ключевых моментов. (In the lesson, a replay of the key moments was shown.)

  English: In the lesson, a replay of the key moments was shown. (Extends to educational use.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Повтор' is a masculine noun in Russian, which follows standard first-declension patterns with some irregularities. It changes based on case and number. 'Переигровка' is a feminine noun and follows second-declension patterns.

Note: These forms are regular for their declensions, but always check for contextual usage as Russian nouns can vary slightly in compounds.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • повторение (repetition, more general; differs from 'повтор' by implying a process rather than a specific instance)
  • заново (anew, used adverbially for replaying actions)
• Antonyms:
  • оригинал (original, as in the first version)
  • первый раз (first time, contrasting with repetition)

Related Phrases:

• Показать повтор - To show a replay (used in broadcasting; context: requesting a video review in sports).
• В замедленной переигровке - In slow-motion replay (formal; for detailed analysis in media).
• Повторный просмотр - Repeated viewing (general; implies educational or self-review contexts).

Usage Notes:

In English, 'replay' often implies a visual or auditory repetition, which aligns closely with 'повтор' in Russian for casual use, but 'переигровка' is preferred in formal or analytical contexts. Choose 'повтор' for everyday sports talk and 'переигровка' for structured reviews. Be mindful of grammatical gender: 'повтор' is masculine, affecting adjective agreements (e.g., важный повтор - important replay). In spoken Russian, it's common in phrases like TV commentary, but avoid overusing it in formal writing where more precise terms might be expected.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'повтор' interchangeably with 'переигровка' without context. For example, learners might say "переигровка" in a casual sports chat, which sounds overly formal. Correct: Use 'повтор' for informal replay (e.g., Wrong: "Давайте переигровка гола." Correct: "Давайте повтор гола." Explanation: 'Повтор' fits better in spoken language for simplicity.)

• Error: Mispronouncing the stress in 'повтор', placing it on the first syllable. Correct: /pɐˈvtor/ with stress on 'vtor'. Explanation: This can lead to confusion with similar words; practice with audio to avoid it.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'повтор' is heavily associated with sports broadcasting, especially in events like football matches, where instant replays are used for fair play. This reflects a broader emphasis on precision and review in Russian media, stemming from historical contexts like Soviet-era sports propaganda, where replays were tools for analysis and national pride.

Related Concepts:

• запись (recording)
• трансляция (broadcast)
• анализ (analysis)