Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'shuffle'

English Word: shuffle

Key Russian Translations:

• тасовать [tɐˈsovətʲ] - [Informal, Used in casual contexts like card games]
• перемешивать [pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲeʂɨvətʲ] - [Formal, General mixing or shuffling]

Frequency: Medium (Common in everyday conversations, especially in games or casual settings)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, as it involves basic verb conjugation; for 'тасовать', it's straightforward, but 'перемешивать' may require understanding of aspect)

Pronunciation (Russian):

тасовать: [tɐˈsovətʲ]

Note on тасовать: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'тʲ' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers.

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перемешивать: [pʲɪrʲɪˈmʲeʂɨvətʲ]

Note on перемешивать: The 'ш' sound is pronounced as [ʂ], similar to the 'sh' in 'shoe', but with a more retroflex quality; this verb has a perfective aspect counterpart, перемешать.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To mix or rearrange playing cards (e.g., in games)

Translation(s) & Context:

• тасовать - Used in informal, everyday contexts like poker or casual card games; implies a quick, random mixing.
• перемешивать - Used in more formal or broader contexts, such as describing card shuffling in professional settings or general mixing.

Usage Examples:

• Он тасует карты перед началом игры.

  He shuffles the cards before the game starts. (This example shows 'тасовать' in a casual game context, highlighting its informal tone.)

• Дилер перемешивает колоду, чтобы обеспечить честность.

  The dealer shuffles the deck to ensure fairness. (Here, 'перемешивать' is used in a formal scenario, emphasizing thorough mixing.)

• Дети тасуют карты и смеются во время игры.

  The children shuffle the cards and laugh during the game. (Illustrates 'тасовать' in a playful, informal setting with plural subjects.)

• В ресторане шеф-повар перемешивает ингредиенты, как тасует карты.

  In the restaurant, the chef shuffles the ingredients like shuffling cards. (Shows 'перемешивать' metaphorically, extending to non-card contexts.)

• Она тасует старые фотографии, вспоминая прошлое.

  She shuffles the old photos, reminiscing about the past. (Demonstrates 'тасовать' in a figurative sense for rearranging items.)

Meaning 2: To walk with a dragging or unsteady gait (e.g., shuffling feet)

Translation(s) & Context:

• шаркать - Used for describing a shuffling walk, often implying tiredness or informality; common in everyday descriptions.

Usage Examples:

• Старик шаркает ногами по улице.

  The old man shuffles his feet along the street. (This shows 'шаркать' in a literal, descriptive context for elderly movement.)

• После долгого дня работы она шаркает домой, еле передвигая ноги.

  After a long day at work, she shuffles home, barely moving her feet. (Illustrates 'шаркать' in a tired, everyday scenario.)

• Дети шаркают в школьном коридоре, не поднимая ног.

  The children shuffle in the school hallway, not lifting their feet. (Shows plural usage in a casual, youthful context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'тасовать' and 'перемешивать' are imperfective verbs in Russian, which means they describe ongoing or repeated actions. Russian verbs change based on tense, aspect, person, and number. 'тасовать' is a first-conjugation verb with regular patterns, while 'перемешивать' follows similar rules but has a perfective counterpart ('перемешать'). For nouns or other forms, if applicable, they would inflect accordingly.

For 'шаркать', it is also a regular verb with standard inflections, e.g., Present: шаркаю, шаркаешь; Past: шаркал.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • перемешивать (for general shuffling; more formal than тасовать)
  • мешать (mixing in a broader sense, often for liquids)
  • шаркать (specifically for walking; implies dragging feet)
• Antonyms:
  • сортировать (to sort or organize, opposite of random shuffling)
  • упорядочивать (to arrange in order)

Related Phrases:

• тасовать колоду - Shuffling a deck of cards; used in gambling or games to randomize order.
• перемешивать ингредиенты - Mixing ingredients; common in cooking contexts as a metaphor for shuffling.
• шаркать ногами - Dragging one's feet; often describes tired or reluctant walking in everyday scenarios.

Usage Notes:

'тасовать' is the most direct equivalent for 'shuffle' in the context of cards and is preferred in informal settings, but it doesn't carry the same nuance for walking as in English. Use 'перемешивать' for more general or formal mixing to avoid confusion. Be mindful of aspect in Russian verbs: 'shuffle' often implies a completed action, so pair with perfective forms like 'перемешать' if needed. When choosing between translations, opt for 'тасовать' in casual speech and 'шаркать' for gait-related meanings.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'тасовать' for general mixing, like stirring food. Correct: Use 'перемешивать' instead. Example of error: *Он тасует суп* (wrong). Correct: Он перемешивает суп. Explanation: 'тасовать' is specific to cards, leading to confusion in non-game contexts.

• Mistake: Forgetting verb aspects, e.g., saying 'тасовать' when a completed action is needed. Correct: Use the perfective 'перемешать'. Example of error: *Я тасую карты каждый раз* (if implying a single instance). Correct: Я перемешал карты. Explanation: Russian requires aspect to convey action completion, which English speakers often overlook.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'тасовать' is commonly associated with card games like 'Durak' or poker, which are popular social activities. Shuffling cards symbolizes fairness and randomness in games, reflecting a cultural emphasis on camaraderie and competition in leisure time.

Related Concepts:

• карты (cards)
• игра (game)
• шаг (step or gait)