Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'surrealist'

English Word: surrealist

Key Russian Translations:

• сюрреалист [sʲʊrʲɪˈalʲɪst] - [Formal, Noun, Used in artistic or literary contexts]
• сюрреалистический [sʲʊrʲɪalʲɪsˈtʲiʧʲɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Adjective, Used to describe styles or works]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in discussions of art, literature, and philosophy, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B2) - The vocabulary involves loanwords from French, requiring familiarity with Russian inflection and pronunciation nuances.

Pronunciation (Russian):

сюрреалист: [sʲʊrʲɪˈalʲɪst]

Note on сюрреалист: The initial 'с' is palatalized, which can be challenging for English speakers; it sounds like a soft 's' followed by a 'y' glide. Variations may occur in fast speech.

сюрреалистический: [sʲʊrʲɪalʲɪsˈtʲiʧʲɪskʲɪj]

Note on сюрреалистический: Stress on the fourth syllable; the ending '-ский' often softens in adjectives, making it sound like '-skiy'.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: As a noun, referring to a person who practices or adheres to surrealism (an artistic movement emphasizing the unconscious and dream-like elements).

Translation(s) & Context:

• сюрреалист - Used in formal discussions of art history, e.g., when describing figures like Salvador Dalí in Russian cultural contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он был известным сюрреалистом, чьи работы вызывали удивление и размышления.

  He was a famous surrealist whose works provoked surprise and reflection.

• В 1920-х годах многие сюрреалисты экспериментировали с автоматическим письмом.

  In the 1920s, many surrealists experimented with automatic writing.

• Этот художник, как типичный сюрреалист, смешивал реальность с фантазиями.

  This artist, as a typical surrealist, blended reality with fantasies.

• Сюрреалист часто использует символы для выражения подсознательных идей.

  A surrealist often uses symbols to express subconscious ideas.

Meaning 2: As an adjective, describing something related to surrealism, such as dream-like, bizarre, or irrational elements.

Translation(s) & Context:

• сюрреалистический - Applied in literary, artistic, or everyday descriptions of something unconventional, often in formal or intellectual settings.

Usage Examples:

• Его сюрреалистический стиль живописи привлек внимание критиков по всему миру.

  His surrealistic painting style attracted critics worldwide.

• Эта книга полна сюрреалистических элементов, таких как летающие часы и говорящие животные.

  This book is full of surrealistic elements, such as flying clocks and talking animals.

• Сюрреалистический подход к дизайну интерьера делает комнату неповторимой.

  A surrealistic approach to interior design makes the room unique.

• В сюрреалистическом фильме реальность часто искажается для передачи эмоционального хаоса.

  In a surrealistic film, reality is often distorted to convey emotional chaos.

• Её сюрреалистическая поэзия исследует глубины человеческого подсознания.

  Her surrealistic poetry explores the depths of the human subconscious.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For сюрреалист (a masculine noun), it follows the standard second-declension pattern with regular inflections based on case and number. It does not have irregularities.

For сюрреалистический (an adjective), it declines according to the standard adjectival pattern, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. It is invariable in terms of stem but changes endings regularly.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • абсурдист (absurdists) - Often used interchangeably in avant-garde contexts, but with a focus on absurdity rather than the unconscious.
  • дадист (Dadaist) - Similar in experimental nature, but historically distinct; applicable in modern art discussions.
• Antonyms:
  • реалист (realist) - Emphasizes straightforward representation, contrasting with surrealism's dream-like qualities.
  • классик (classicist) - Refers to traditional, structured styles opposing surrealism's innovation.

Related Phrases:

• Сюрреалистическое искусство - Surrealistic art; a common phrase in art history to describe the movement's visual works.
• Стиль сюрреалиста - Style of a surrealist; used when discussing individual artistic approaches.
• Сюрреалистический сон - Surrealistic dream; refers to dreams with bizarre, illogical elements in psychological contexts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, сюрреалист directly corresponds to the English "surrealist" as a noun, ideal for formal contexts like art criticism, while сюрреалистический serves as the adjectival form. Be mindful of gender agreement: use masculine forms with male subjects and adjust accordingly. In everyday speech, these terms are more common in intellectual or cultural discussions rather than casual conversation. When choosing between translations, opt for сюрреалист for people and сюрреалистический for descriptions to ensure grammatical accuracy.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using сюрреалистический as a noun (e.g., saying "Я люблю сюрреалистический" instead of "Я люблю сюрреалиста"). Correct: "Я люблю сюрреалиста" (I love the surrealist). Explanation: English learners often confuse parts of speech; adjectives in Russian must agree with nouns, so use the noun form for people.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, such as using nominative in all cases (e.g., "о сюрреалист" instead of "о сюрреалисте"). Correct: "о сюрреалисте". Explanation: Russian requires case changes; prepositional case is needed after prepositions like "о".

Cultural Notes:

The term "сюрреалист" in Russian culture is tied to the broader European avant-garde movements, influenced by figures like André Breton. In Russia, surrealism intersected with Soviet-era restrictions, leading to its underground popularity among dissident artists. It often carries connotations of rebellion against realism, reflecting historical tensions in Russian art between innovation and state-controlled themes.

Related Concepts:

• дадаизм (Dadaism)
• абсурдизм (Absurdism)
• футуризм (Futurism)