Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'reshuffle'

English Word: reshuffle

Key Russian Translations:

• Перетасовать [pʲɪrʲɪtɐsɐˈvatʲ] - [Informal, Verb, Used in contexts like card games or metaphorical rearrangements]
• Перестановка [pʲɪrʲɪpɐstɐˈvlenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Noun, Used in organizational or structural changes, e.g., in politics]

Frequency: Medium - This word and its translations are not extremely common in everyday conversation but appear frequently in specific contexts like games, politics, or organizational discussions.

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - Learners at this level can grasp basic usage, but understanding nuances in formal vs. informal contexts may require practice. For "перетасовать," it's B1; for "перестановка," it's also B1 due to its nominal form.

Pronunciation (Russian):

Перетасовать: [pʲɪrʲɪtɐsɐˈvatʲ]

Note on Перетасовать: The stress falls on the third syllable ("va-"), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the rapid consonant clusters. Pronounce it with a soft 'r' sound.

Перестановка: [pʲɪrʲɪpɐstɐˈvlenʲɪjə]

Note on Перестановка: This noun has a palatalized 'n' at the end, common in Russian nouns. The stress is on the fourth syllable ("vlen-").

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To rearrange or mix up items, often randomly (Verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Перетасовать - Used in informal or literal contexts, such as shuffling cards or metaphorically reorganizing elements.

Usage Examples:

• Он перетасовал карты перед игрой. (He reshuffled the cards before the game.)

  Translation: He reshuffled the cards before the game. (This example shows the verb in a simple past tense, common in casual settings like games.)

• Мне пришлось перетасовать свои планы из-за неожиданных изменений. (I had to reshuffle my plans due to unexpected changes.)

  Translation: I had to reshuffle my plans due to unexpected changes. (Illustrates metaphorical use in everyday decision-making.)

• Перетасовав документы, она наконец организовала стол. (After reshuffling the documents, she finally organized the desk.)

  Translation: After reshuffling the documents, she finally organized the desk. (Demonstrates use in a physical reorganization context.)

• В игре мы часто перетасовываем фишки. (In the game, we often reshuffle the pieces.)

  Translation: In the game, we often reshuffle the pieces. (Shows repetitive action in recreational activities.)

Meaning 2: A reorganization or rearrangement, especially in structures like government (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Перестановка - Applied in formal contexts, such as political or corporate changes, emphasizing structural shifts.

Usage Examples:

• Правительственная перестановка вызвала много споров. (The government reshuffle caused a lot of controversy.)

  Translation: The government reshuffle caused a lot of controversy. (This highlights the noun in a political context, often in news reports.)

• После перестановки в компании эффективность выросла. (After the reshuffle in the company, efficiency increased.)

  Translation: After the reshuffle in the company, efficiency increased. (Illustrates corporate usage with positive outcomes.)

• Перестановка кадров – это нормальный процесс в бизнесе. (A reshuffle of staff is a normal process in business.)

  Translation: A reshuffle of staff is a normal process in business. (Shows the noun in a general business discussion.)

• Эта перестановка в кабинете министров была неожиданной. (This reshuffle in the cabinet of ministers was unexpected.)

  Translation: This reshuffle in the cabinet of ministers was unexpected. (Emphasizes surprise in political scenarios.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "Перетасовать" (verb, imperfective aspect):

This is a regular verb following the first conjugation pattern. It inflects based on tense, person, and number. Below is a basic conjugation table for present tense:

Note: It has an imperfective aspect, so for perfective, use "перетасовать" in past or future contexts.

For "Перестановка" (noun, feminine, third declension):

This noun declines regularly. It is invariant in the nominative singular but changes in other cases:

It does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Перемешать (to mix up, similar to перетасовать but more general)
  • Реорганизовать (to reorganize, often used interchangeably with перестановка in formal contexts)
• Antonyms:
  • Упорядочить (to organize or systematize)
  • Сохранить (to preserve or keep as is)

Related Phrases:

• Перетасовать колоду – (To reshuffle the deck; a common phrase in card games, referring to randomizing order.)
• Перестановка кадров – (Reshuffle of personnel; used in business or politics to indicate staff changes.)
• Большая перестановка – (Major reshuffle; implies a significant reorganization, often in government.)

Usage Notes:

"Перетасовать" directly corresponds to the verb form of "reshuffle" in English, especially for physical actions, while "перестановка" aligns with the noun form for structural changes. Use "перетасовать" in informal settings like games, but opt for "перестановка" in formal writing or discussions about organizations. Be mindful of aspect in verbs: "перетасовать" is perfective, so it's ideal for completed actions. English learners should note that Russian verbs often require precise conjugation based on subject, which can affect sentence flow.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "перетасовать" in formal contexts like politics, where "перестановка" is more appropriate. Incorrect: Он перетасовал министров. Correct: Была произведена перестановка министров. (Explanation: "Перетасовать" sounds too casual for official rearrangements.)
• Mistake: Forgetting to decline "перестановка" in sentences, e.g., using it in the wrong case. Incorrect: Я думаю о перестановка. Correct: Я думаю о перестановке. (Explanation: It must agree with the prepositional case here.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "перестановка" in political contexts often reflects historical events like Soviet-era cabinet changes, symbolizing instability or reform. It's commonly discussed in media, evoking themes of power dynamics, which can add a layer of connotation beyond the literal meaning.

Related Concepts:

• Реорганизация
• Перестановка элементов
• Смешение