Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'smutty'

English Word: smutty

Key Russian Translations:

• похабный [pɐˈxavnɨj] - [Informal; often used in everyday conversations to describe something lewd or obscene]
• вульгарный [vʊlʲˈɡarɨj] - [Formal; suitable for written contexts or discussions about art and media]
• неприличный [nʲɪˈprʲilʲɪtɕnɨj] - [Neutral; used in general contexts, especially when emphasizing indecency]

Frequency: Medium; 'smutty' and its translations appear in discussions about media, humor, or behavior, but not in everyday neutral conversations.

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate); Learners need to understand nuances of formality and cultural connotations, as these words involve subtle differences in tone and context.

Pronunciation (Russian):

похабный: [pɐˈxavnɨj]

вульгарный: [vʊlʲˈɡarɨj]

неприличный: [nʲɪˈprʲilʲɪtɕnɨj]

Note on похабный: The 'х' sound is a guttural fricative, similar to the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch'; be careful not to soften it to an English 'h' sound.

Note on вульгарный: Stress on the second syllable; the 'лʲ' is a palatalized 'l', which may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Obscene, indecent, or lewd (primary meaning of 'smutty')

Translation(s) & Context:

• похабный - Used in informal, casual settings, such as describing crude jokes or explicit content in media.
• вульгарный - Applied in more formal or critical contexts, like literary analysis or social commentary on behavior.
• неприличный - Common in everyday situations, emphasizing something inappropriate for polite company.

Usage Examples:

• Этот фильм слишком похабный для семейного просмотра.

  This film is too smutty for family viewing.

• Её юмор часто бывает вульгарным, но это часть её стиля.

  Her humor is often smutty, but it's part of her style.

• Не рассказывай неприличные истории за столом.

  Don't tell smutty stories at the table.

• Похабные картинки в интернете могут оскорбить кого угодно.

  Smutty pictures on the internet can offend anyone.

• Вульгарный язык в этой книге делает её неподходящей для подростков.

  The smutty language in this book makes it unsuitable for teenagers.

Figurative or mildly suggestive (secondary meaning, e.g., in contexts like humor)

Translation(s) & Context:

• похабный - In light-hearted banter, to describe playfully indecent content without being overly offensive.
• неприличный - For situations where something is borderline smutty, like innuendo in conversation.

Usage Examples:

• Его похабные шутки всегда разряжают атмосферу на вечеринках.

  His smutty jokes always lighten the atmosphere at parties.

• Эта неприличная отсылка в песне понятна только взрослым.

  This smutty reference in the song is only understandable to adults.

• Вульгарный подтекст в рекламе привлекает внимание, но не всегда уместен.

  The smutty undertone in the ad grabs attention but isn't always appropriate.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

All key translations (похабный, вульгарный, неприличный) are adjectives, which inflect for gender, number, and case in Russian. They follow standard adjective declension patterns, which are regular but require attention to endings.

These adjectives are fully inflected and do not have irregular forms. For example, in a sentence like "smutty book," you might say "похабная книга" (feminine nominative).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • развратный [razvratnyy] - More intense, implying moral corruption.
  • непристойный [nʲɪˈprʲistojnyj] - Similar to неприличный, but with a legal connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • приличный [prʲiˈlʲitɕnɨj] - Decent or proper.
  • невинный [nʲɪˈvʲinnyj] - Innocent or pure.

Related Phrases:

• похабный анекдот - A smutty joke; used in informal storytelling to describe humorous but indecent tales.
• вульгарный юмор - Smutty humor; refers to crude comedy in media or performances.
• неприличное поведение - Smutty behavior; describes inappropriate actions in social settings.

Usage Notes:

'Smutty' corresponds most closely to 'похабный' in informal English-Russian contexts, but choose 'вульгарный' for formal writing to avoid sounding too casual. Be aware of cultural sensitivities in Russian-speaking regions, where these words can be more taboo than in English. For example, use them sparingly in professional settings and always consider the audience's age and relationship.

• Grammar note: These adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, unlike in English.
• Translation choice: Opt for 'неприличный' when 'smutty' implies social impropriety rather than explicit content.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'похабный' with 'вульгарный', using the former in formal contexts where it sounds overly crude. For example:

• Error: Saying "вульгарный фильм" when meaning something extremely explicit, but actually using "похабный фильм" incorrectly in a review.
• Correct: "Этот фильм вульгарный" (This film is smutty in a broad sense) vs. Incorrect: "Этот фильм похабный" in a formal essay, which might be too informal. Explanation: 'Похабный' is best for spoken language, while 'вульгарный' fits written critiques.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'похабный' carry strong connotations of Soviet-era censorship and post-Soviet openness, often linked to discussions of freedom of expression versus traditional values. For instance, smutty content in Russian media can reflect societal debates on morality, making these terms not just descriptive but culturally loaded.

Related Concepts:

• эротический [eroticheskiy]
• разврат [razvrat]
• непристойность [nepristoystnost']