Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'subscribe'

English Word: subscribe

Key Russian Translations:

• Подписаться [pɐdˈpʲisətʲsə] - [Informal, Verb, Used in contexts like subscribing to services or newsletters]
• Подписка [pɐdˈpʲiskə] - [Noun, Formal, Refers to a subscription plan or agreement]

Frequency: Medium - Commonly used in digital, media, and everyday contexts, especially with the rise of online services.

Difficulty: B1 - Intermediate level, as it involves understanding reflexive verbs and noun forms; for 'Подписка', it's straightforward, but 'Подписаться' requires grasp of verb conjugation.

Pronunciation (Russian):

Подписаться: [pɐdˈpʲisətʲsə]

Note on Подписаться: The stress is on the third syllable; be careful with the soft sign (ь) which affects pronunciation, making it softer and more palatalized.

Подписка: [pɐdˈpʲiskə]

Note on Подписка: Pronunciation is relatively simple, but the final 'a' sound can vary slightly in informal speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To sign up for a service, publication, or newsletter (Verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Подписаться - Used in informal and digital contexts, such as subscribing to an email list or a YouTube channel.

Usage Examples:

• Я подпишусь на ваш канал, чтобы не пропустить новые видео. (Ya podpishus' na vash kanal, chtoby ne propustit' novyye video.)

  I will subscribe to your channel so I don't miss new videos.

• Можно ли подписаться на газету онлайн? (Mozhno li podpisat'sya na gazetu onlayn?)

  Can I subscribe to the newspaper online?

• Она подписалась на ежемесячный журнал по кулинарии. (Ona podpishalas' na yezhemesyachnyy zhurnal po kulinaril.)

  She subscribed to a monthly cooking magazine.

• Подпишитесь на обновления, чтобы получать свежие новости. (Podpishites' na obnovleniya, chtoby poluchat' svyezhiye novosti.)

  Subscribe to updates to get fresh news.

Meaning 2: A paid plan or agreement for ongoing access (Noun form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Подписка - Used in formal contexts, such as memberships, streaming services, or periodical deliveries.

Usage Examples:

• Моя подписка на Netflix истекает на следующей неделе. (Moya podpiska na Netflix istekaet na sleduyushchey nedele.)

  My Netflix subscription expires next week.

• Оформите подписку, чтобы получить доступ к премиум-контенту. (Oformite podpisku, chtoby poluchit' dostup k premium-kontentu.)

  Sign up for a subscription to get access to premium content.

• Ежегодная подписка на журнал стоит 500 рублей. (Yezhegodnaya podpiska na zhurnal stoit 500 rubley.)

  The annual subscription to the magazine costs 500 rubles.

• Без подписки вы не сможете смотреть фильмы в высоком качестве. (Bez podpiski vy ne smozhete smotret' fil'my v vysokom kachestve.)

  Without a subscription, you won't be able to watch movies in high quality.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'Подписаться' (reflexive verb, imperfective aspect):

This is a reflexive verb that conjugates based on person, tense, and aspect. It follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -аться.

For 'Подписка' (feminine noun, first declension):

It declines regularly based on case and number. Singular form is shown below; plural is less common but follows standard patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Зарегистрироваться (zaregistrirovat'sya) - More general, for signing up; often used interchangeably in digital contexts.
  • Оформить абонемент (oformit abonement) - For formal subscriptions like gym memberships, with a focus on physical services.
• Antonyms:
  • Отписаться (otpisat'sya) - To unsubscribe.
  • Отменить (otmenit') - To cancel a subscription.

Related Phrases:

• Ежемесячная подписка (Yezhemesyachnaya podpiska) - Monthly subscription; used for recurring payments.
• Подписаться на рассылку (Podpisat'sya na rassylku) - To subscribe to a mailing list; common in email marketing.
• Бесплатная подписка (Besplatnaya podpiska) - Free subscription; often for trials or basic access.

Usage Notes:

'Подписаться' is a reflexive verb, always used with the particle 'ся', which indicates the action is directed back to the subject. It's the most direct equivalent to 'subscribe' as a verb. For the noun 'Подписка', it corresponds to 'subscription' and is neutral in tone. Choose 'Подписаться' for actions and 'Подписка' for states. Be mindful of context: in formal writing, use full forms, and in digital interfaces, it's often abbreviated.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'Подписать' without 'ся' (e.g., "Я подпишу журнал" instead of "Я подпишусь на журнал").

  Correct: 'Подписать' means 'to sign' (as in a document), not 'to subscribe'. Use 'Подписаться' for subscriptions to avoid confusion.

• Error: Confusing cases in 'Подписка' (e.g., using nominative in genitive contexts).

  Correct: In phrases like "подписка на сервис" (subscription to a service), ensure proper declension, e.g., genitive form.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, subscriptions are culturally significant for media consumption, such as newspapers and magazines, due to historical state-controlled publishing. With modern digital shifts, 'подписка' often relates to services like VKontakte or Yandex, reflecting a blend of tradition and technology.

Related Concepts:

• Абонемент (abonement)
• Регистрация (registratsiya)
• Рассылка (rassylka)