Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'splash'

English Word: splash

Key Russian Translations:

• брызги [ˈbrɨzɡʲi] - [Noun, Plural, Informal; often used in everyday contexts like water or liquid]
• плескать [plʲɪˈskatʲ] - [Verb, Imperfective, Informal; used for repeated or ongoing splashing actions]
• всплеск [ˈfspɫʲɛsk] - [Noun, Masculine, Formal; implies a sudden or dramatic splash, e.g., in literature]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in casual conversations, literature, and media, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary like "water")

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun inflections and verb aspects, which may vary by translation—e.g., 'брызги' is straightforward for plurals, while 'плескать' involves aspectual nuances)

Pronunciation (Russian):

брызги: [ˈbrɨzɡʲi]

Note on брызги: The stress falls on the first syllable; be mindful of the palatalized 'гʲ' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. It's pronounced with a soft, guttural quality.

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плескать: [plʲɪˈskatʲ]

Note on плескать: The verb has a stressed second syllable; the 'лʲ' is palatalized, making it sound softer. Variations in regional accents may soften the 'к' sound.

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всплеск: [ˈfspɫʲɛsk]

Note on всплеск: Stress on the first syllable; the 'лʲ' is palatalized, similar to 'плескать'. This word is often used in more emphatic or poetic contexts.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A quantity of liquid that is thrown or falls in drops (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• брызги - Used in informal, everyday situations involving water or liquids, such as swimming or rain.
• всплеск - Applied in more formal or descriptive contexts, like in literature or scientific descriptions of sudden movements.

Usage Examples:

• Дети играют в воде, и брызги разлетаются во все стороны.

  Children are playing in the water, and splashes are flying in all directions. (Demonstrates 'брызги' in a playful, plural context.)

• Всплеск воды от прыжка дельфина был впечатляющим.

  The splash of water from the dolphin's jump was impressive. (Shows 'всплеск' in a dramatic, singular context.)

• После дождя на лужах видны брызги от падающих капель.

  After the rain, splashes from falling drops are visible on the puddles. (Illustrates 'брызги' in a natural, observational setting.)

• Всплеск в реке привлек внимание рыбаков.

  The splash in the river caught the fishermen's attention. (Emphasizes 'всплеск' in an environmental or adventurous context.)

• Брызги от фонтана освежили прохожих в жаркий день.

  The splashes from the fountain refreshed the passersby on a hot day. (Highlights 'брызги' in an urban, sensory experience.)

Meaning 2: To cause liquid to fly about in drops (Verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• плескать - Used for ongoing or imperfective actions, like splashing water repeatedly, in informal speech.

Usage Examples:

• Он плескал водой на растения, чтобы полить их.

  He was splashing water on the plants to water them. (Shows 'плескать' in a practical, repetitive action.)

• Дети плескали в бассейне, веселясь весь день.

  The children were splashing in the pool, having fun all day. (Illustrates 'плескать' in a playful, group activity.)

• Во время шторма волны плескали о берег.

  During the storm, the waves were splashing against the shore. (Demonstrates 'плескать' in a natural, dynamic context.)

• Она плескала краску на холст, создавая абстрактное искусство.

  She was splashing paint on the canvas, creating abstract art. (Highlights 'плескать' in a creative or metaphorical use.)

• Плескать водой в лицо помогает проснуться утром.

  Splashing water on your face helps you wake up in the morning. (Shows 'плескать' in a daily routine context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'брызги' (feminine noun, plural form): This is a plural-only noun in common usage, derived from 'брызга'. It follows standard first-declension patterns for feminine nouns.

For 'плескать' (verb, imperfective): This is an imperfective verb that conjugates irregularly in some aspects. It can pair with perfective 'плеснуть' for completed actions.

'всплеск' (noun) is invariable in most forms but follows standard masculine noun patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: всплеск (more dramatic), капли (droplets, less intense) - 'всплеск' is preferred in formal writing for emphasis.
• Antonyms: спокойствие (calmness) - Implies the opposite of any disturbance caused by splashing.

Related Phrases:

• брызги воды - Splashes of water; used in descriptions of playful or natural water activities.
• плескать руками - To splash with hands; common in informal, fun contexts like swimming.
• всплеск эмоций - A surge of emotions; metaphorically extends 'splash' to emotional outbursts.

Usage Notes:

The English word 'splash' corresponds closely to 'брызги' for nouns and 'плескать' for verbs, but choose based on context—use 'всплеск' for more vivid or formal descriptions. Note that Russian verbs require aspect (imperfective for ongoing actions), so 'плескать' pairs with 'плеснуть' for perfective. In informal speech, 'брызги' is prevalent in outdoor or recreational scenarios, while formal writing might favor 'всплеск' to avoid repetition.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'брызги' as a singular noun. Correct: It's typically plural; say 'брызга' for singular if needed. Example of error: *Я видел брызги (incorrect for one splash); Correct: Я видел всплеск.
• Mistake: Confusing verb aspects. Correct: Use 'плескать' for ongoing actions, not 'плеснуть' which implies a single event. Example of error: *Я плеснул весь день (implies one splash); Correct: Я плескал весь день.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'всплеск' often appear in literature (e.g., in works by Chekhov) to describe emotional or natural phenomena, symbolizing sudden change or vitality. This reflects Russia's vast landscapes and waterways, where splashing might evoke themes of freedom or chaos in poetry and art.

Related Concepts:

• волны (waves)
• капли (droplets)
• шум воды (noise of water)