Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'scroll'

English Word: scroll

Key Russian Translations:

• свиток [ˈsvʲitək] - [Formal, Literary]
• прокрутка [prɐˈkrutkə] - [Informal, Technical, Used in digital contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in historical literature and modern tech discussions)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate for 'свиток'; A2 for 'прокрутка', as it involves basic tech vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

свиток: [ˈsvʲitək]

Note on свиток: The initial 'sv' is a soft 's' sound followed by 'v', which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalization; stress is on the first syllable.

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прокрутка: [prɐˈkrutkə]

Note on прокрутка: The 'r' is rolled, and the stress is on the third syllable; common in casual speech about technology.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A roll of parchment, paper, or material used for writing or painting (historical context).

Translation(s) & Context:

• свиток - Used in formal, literary, or historical contexts, such as describing ancient documents.

Usage Examples:

• Он нашел древний свиток в забытой библиотеке.

  He found an ancient scroll in the forgotten library.

• Свиток был покрыт пылью и таинственными символами.

  The scroll was covered in dust and mysterious symbols.

• В музее выставлены редкие свитки из средневековья.

  In the museum, rare scrolls from the Middle Ages are exhibited.

• Она осторожно развернула свиток, чтобы прочитать послание.

  She carefully unrolled the scroll to read the message.

• Свиток пергамента сохранился в идеальном состоянии.

  The parchment scroll was preserved in perfect condition.

2. The action of moving text or images up, down, or across a screen (digital context).

Translation(s) & Context:

• прокрутка - Used in informal, everyday tech contexts, such as websites or apps.

Usage Examples:

• Для просмотра всего текста выполните прокрутку вниз.

  To view the entire text, perform a scroll down.

• Автоматическая прокрутка страницы ускоряет чтение.

  Automatic scrolling of the page speeds up reading.

• В приложении есть опция для горизонтальной прокрутки изображений.

  In the app, there's an option for horizontal scrolling of images.

• Из-за медленной прокрутки сайт кажется устаревшим.

  Due to the slow scrolling, the website seems outdated.

• Прокрутка мышью удобнее, чем кнопками клавиатуры.

  Scrolling with the mouse is more convenient than using keyboard buttons.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'свиток' (a masculine noun):

It follows the standard second declension pattern for Russian nouns. Here is a table of its inflections:

For 'прокрутка' (a feminine noun):

It follows the first declension pattern and is invariable in most forms due to its ending. Inflections are regular:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: манускрипт (manuscript) - Often used interchangeably with свиток in historical contexts; рукопись (handwritten document) - Similar but more general.
• Antonyms: книга (book) - Represents a bound format as opposed to a rolled one.

Related Phrases:

• Свиток пергамента - A scroll made of parchment (used for ancient writing materials).
• Горизонтальная прокрутка - Horizontal scrolling (common in user interface design).
• Автоматическая прокрутка - Automatic scrolling (refers to features in apps or websites).

Usage Notes:

'Свиток' directly corresponds to the historical meaning of 'scroll' in English, such as in literature or archaeology, and is preferred in formal or cultural discussions. 'Прокрутка' aligns with the modern, digital sense, like scrolling on a webpage, and is more common in everyday tech language. Be mindful of context: in Russian, mixing these could lead to confusion—use 'свиток' for physical items and 'прокрутка' for actions. Grammatically, both nouns require appropriate case agreement with verbs and prepositions.

• Choose 'свиток' for poetic or historical narratives.
• Avoid literal translations; 'прокрутка' doesn't imply physical rolling.

Common Errors:

English learners often mistake 'свиток' for digital scrolling, using it in tech contexts where 'прокрутка' is correct. For example:

• Error: "Я не могу свиток страницу." (Incorrect: Mixing historical and digital meanings.)
• Correct: "Я не могу прокрутить страницу." (Proper for digital contexts, meaning "I can't scroll the page.")
• Explanation: 'Свиток' is a noun for an object, not an action, so it doesn't fit with verbs like 'прокрутить'.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'свиток' evokes images of ancient Slavic manuscripts, folklore, and Orthodox religious texts, often symbolizing wisdom or mystery in literature. For instance, it's commonly referenced in stories about tsars or wizards, reflecting a deep historical connection to pre-book writing traditions.

Related Concepts:

• манускрипт (manuscript)
• рукопись (handwritten document)
• пергамент (parchment)