Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'stunt'

English Word: stunt

Key Russian Translations:

• трюк [ˈtruk] - [Informal, commonly used in everyday contexts like movies or sports]
• спецтрюк [spɛtsˈtruk] - [Formal, often in professional or technical discussions]

Frequency: Medium (The word is moderately common in media, sports, and casual conversation, but not as frequent as everyday terms.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; learners at this level can grasp basic usage, but mastering inflections and contexts may require practice. For 'спецтрюк', it could be B2 due to its more specialized nature.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

трюк: [ˈtruk] (The stress is on the first syllable; the 'р' is rolled, which is a common feature in Russian phonetics.)

спецтрюк: [spɛtsˈtruk] (Note the soft 'ц' sound, which can be tricky for non-native speakers; it blends into a quick 'ts'.)

Note on трюк: Be mindful of the rolled 'р' sound, as it's a hallmark of Russian pronunciation and can vary by regional accents.

Note on спецтрюк: This compound word may have a slight emphasis on the second part, reflecting its derived form from 'трюк'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A daring or difficult feat, especially in a performance, such as in movies or sports.

Translation(s) & Context:

• трюк - Used in informal settings, like describing action scenes in films or athletic displays.
• спецтрюк - Applied in more formal or professional contexts, such as stunt coordination in filmmaking.

Usage Examples:

• В фильме он исполнил сложный трюк на крыше здания.

  In the movie, he performed a complicated stunt on the roof of the building.

• Мотоциклист показал опасный трюк во время шоу.

  The motorcyclist demonstrated a dangerous stunt during the show.

• Для съёмок спецтрюка потребовалось специальное оборудование.

  Special equipment was required for filming the stunt sequence.

• Её трюк с прыжком через огонь стал хитом в интернете.

  Her stunt of jumping through fire became a hit on the internet.

• В цирке акробаты отрабатывают новые спецтрюки ежедневно.

  In the circus, acrobats practice new stunts daily.

Meaning 2: To hinder or restrict growth or development (less common usage of 'stunt' in English, e.g., 'stunt growth').

Translation(s) & Context:

• задержка (as in задержка роста) - Used in medical or biological contexts, implying a restriction.

Usage Examples:

• Недостаток питательных веществ может вызвать задержку роста у детей.

  A lack of nutrients can stunt the growth of children.

• Экологические проблемы приводят к задержке развития растений.

  Environmental issues can stunt the development of plants.

• Стресс часто становится причиной задержки в эмоциональном развитии.

  Stress often stunts emotional development.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'трюк' is a masculine noun in the third declension. It follows standard Russian noun inflections, which are regular but can vary by case and number. 'спецтрюк' is a compound noun and inflects similarly to 'трюк'.

For 'задержка', a feminine noun, it has its own inflections: Nominative - задержка, Genitive - задержки, etc. It is regular and does not have irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • акробатический номер (acrobatic act; more specific to performances)
  • рискованный манёвр (risky maneuver; emphasizes danger)
• Antonyms:
  • обычная акция (ordinary action; implies something routine and safe)
  • простой приём (simple technique; for non-daring feats)

Related Phrases:

• выполнить трюк - To perform a stunt; often used in action contexts.
• спецтрюк в кино - Stunt in cinema; refers to professional film effects.
• трюк с каскадером - Stunt with a stuntman; highlights collaborative elements.

Usage Notes:

'Трюк' is the most direct translation for 'stunt' in performance contexts and is widely used in informal Russian, similar to how 'stunt' is used in English pop culture. However, 'спецтрюк' is preferred in formal or technical settings, such as film production, to denote more specialized feats. Be cautious with word order in sentences, as Russian often places the verb at the end for emphasis. For the growth-related meaning, 'задержка' is not interchangeable with 'трюк' and should only be used in biological or developmental contexts. When choosing between translations, consider the audience: informal for casual talk, formal for professional writing.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using 'трюк' in a literal sense without context, e.g., saying "трюк роста" instead of "задержка роста" for 'stunt growth'.
  Correct: задержка роста. Explanation: 'Трюк' implies a performance, not restriction, so mixing meanings leads to confusion.
• Mistake: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using 'трюк' in the genitive as 'трюк' instead of 'трюка'.
  Correct: трюка (e.g., "в трюке" should be "в трюке" for prepositional, but ensure case agreement). Explanation: Russian nouns change based on case, and English learners often overlook this, resulting in grammatically incorrect sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'трюк' is often associated with Soviet-era cinema and modern action films, where stunt performers (каскадеры) play a heroic role. This reflects a broader appreciation for physical prowess and risk-taking in entertainment, as seen in films like those by directors such as Eisenstein, where stunts symbolized resilience and adventure.

Related Concepts:

• каскадер (stuntman)
• акробатика (acrobatics)
• риск (risk)