Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'sprint'

English Word: sprint

Key Russian Translations:

• спринт [ˈsprɪnt] - [Sporting term, often used in athletic contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in sports and fitness discussions, but less frequent in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level; requires familiarity with borrowed words and sports terminology, as per CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

спринт: [ˈsprɪnt]

Note on спринт: The pronunciation is a direct borrowing from English, with stress on the first syllable. Non-native speakers may struggle with the 'r' sound, which is a rolled 'r' in Russian. Variations in regional accents might soften the consonants.

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Meanings and Usage:

A short race or burst of speed in sports

Translation(s) & Context:

• спринт - Used in athletic or competitive contexts, such as track and field events; formal and technical language in sports reporting.

Usage Examples:

• В спринте атлеты развивают максимальную скорость на короткой дистанции.

  In a sprint, athletes reach maximum speed over a short distance.

• Она выиграла золотую медаль в спринте на Олимпийских играх.

  She won the gold medal in the sprint at the Olympic Games.

• Тренировка включает ежедневные спринты для улучшения выносливости.

  The training includes daily sprints to improve endurance.

• В футболе спринт помогает игрокам быстро обходить защитников.

  In soccer, a sprint helps players quickly outmaneuver defenders.

A sudden burst of effort or activity (e.g., in business or programming)

Translation(s) & Context:

• спринт - Informally adapted in modern contexts like agile development; used in professional or technical settings, but less common than in sports.

Usage Examples:

• В нашей компании спринт — это двухнедельный период интенсивной работы над проектом.

  In our company, a sprint is a two-week period of intensive work on a project.

• Команда завершила спринт раньше срока, благодаря эффективному планированию.

  The team finished the sprint ahead of schedule, thanks to effective planning.

• Во время спринта разработчики фокусируются на ключевых задачах.

  During the sprint, developers focus on key tasks.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Спринт" is a masculine noun (мужской род) borrowed from English, and it follows standard Russian declension patterns for foreign words ending in a consonant. It is relatively invariable in its base form but changes in cases as needed. Below is a declension table for clarity:

Note: As a borrowed word, it does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: быстрый бег (fast run; more descriptive and less technical), рывок (burst or dash; emphasizes sudden effort)
• Antonyms: марафон (marathon; implies endurance over long distances), медленный бег (slow run; opposite in pace)

Brief note: "Быстрый бег" is often used interchangeably with "спринт" in casual contexts, but "спринт" is more precise in competitive sports.

Related Phrases:

• спринтерский бег - A type of running focused on speed; used in athletic training contexts.
• спринт на 100 метров - The 100-meter sprint; a standard event in track competitions.
• интенсивный спринт - Intensive sprint; refers to high-effort activities in fitness or work settings.

Usage Notes:

"Спринт" directly corresponds to the English "sprint" as a borrowed term, making it easy for English speakers to adopt, but it's primarily used in formal or technical contexts like sports and project management. Be mindful of the grammatical gender (masculine) when constructing sentences, as it affects adjective agreement (e.g., "быстрый спринт" for "fast sprint"). In everyday Russian, native alternatives like "рывок" might be preferred for non-sporting bursts of energy. When multiple translations exist, choose "спринт" for precision in international or modern contexts.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "спринт" without proper declension, e.g., saying "в спринт" instead of "в спринте" in prepositional case.
  Correct: В спринте важно дыхание (In a sprint, breathing is important).
  Explanation: Russian requires case agreement; ignoring this can make the sentence grammatically incorrect.
• Mistake: Confusing "спринт" with "марафон" in contexts of short efforts.
  Correct: For a quick run, use "спринт"; for long-distance, use "марафон".
  Explanation: These terms are opposites, and misuse can lead to misunderstandings in sports discussions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "спринт" is heavily associated with athletics and the Olympic Games, which hold significant national pride. For instance, Russian athletes like those in the Soviet era excelled in sprint events, symbolizing speed and determination. This term also reflects the influence of Western sports on Russian language and culture, especially post-Cold War globalization.

Related Concepts:

• бег (running)
• соревнования (competitions)
• спринтер (sprinter)