Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'televise'

English Word: televise

Key Russian Translations:

• транслировать [tranzlʲiravatʲ] - [Formal; commonly used in media and broadcasting contexts]
• вещать [vʲeščatʲ] - [Formal; less common, often for official or historical broadcasting]

Frequency: Medium (This verb is frequently encountered in news, media discussions, and everyday conversations about television, but not as common in casual speech as basic verbs.)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations and formal language, based on CEFR standards. The translation 'транслировать' may be slightly more challenging due to its imperfective aspect, while 'вещать' is similar in difficulty.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

транслировать: [tranzlʲiravatʲ]

Note on транслировать: The 'лʲ' sound is a palatalized 'l', which can be tricky for English speakers; it sounds softer, like in "million." Stress falls on the third syllable.

вещать: [vʲeščatʲ]

Note on вещать: The 'щ' is a voiceless palatal fricative, similar to 'sh' in "shine" but more sibilant. Stress is on the first syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: To broadcast or transmit content via television.

Translation(s) & Context:

• транслировать - Used in formal or professional contexts, such as news reporting or event coverage, to indicate live or recorded TV transmission.
• вещать - Applied in more official or archaic contexts, like state-run broadcasts, emphasizing wide dissemination.

Usage Examples:

• Телеканал транслирует футбольный матч в прямом эфире.

  The channel is televising the football match live.

• Они транслируют образовательные программы по телевидению каждый вечер.

  They televise educational programs on television every evening.

• Вещают новости на национальном канале, чтобы охватить всю страну.

  They are televising the news on the national channel to reach the entire country.

• Этот фильм транслируют по кабельному телевидению в прайм-тайм.

  This film is being televised on cable TV during prime time.

• Во время войны вещают пропагандистские передачи для поднятия морального духа.

  During the war, they televise propaganda broadcasts to boost morale.

Secondary Meaning: To make something available for public viewing via TV (e.g., in a metaphorical sense, like events).

Translation(s) & Context:

• транслировать - In broader contexts, such as online streaming tied to TV, but still formal.

Usage Examples:

• Концерт будет транслироваться по телевидению для международной аудитории.

  The concert will be televised for an international audience.

• Транслируют интервью с политиком, чтобы обсудить текущие события.

  They are televising an interview with the politician to discuss current events.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are verbs, so they follow standard Russian verb conjugation patterns. 'Транслировать' is an imperfective verb, meaning it describes ongoing or repeated actions, while 'вещать' is also imperfective but often used in a more declarative sense.

Note: These verbs do not have irregular forms but follow the first conjugation pattern. They remain unchanged in terms of aspect unless paired with perfective counterparts like 'протранслировать'.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • показывать (pokazyvatʲ) - More general, meaning 'to show'; often used interchangeably in casual TV contexts but less formal than 'транслировать'.
  • трансмиттировать (transmitirovatʲ) - Technical synonym, borrowed from English, used in professional settings.
• Antonyms:
  • прекращать (prekrascatʲ) - To stop or cease broadcasting.
  • скрывать (skryvatʲ) - To hide or withhold from broadcast.

Related Phrases:

• Прямой эфир (Pryamoy efir) - Live broadcast; used for real-time televising of events.
• Телевизионная трансляция (Televizionnaya translyatsiya) - Television transmission; refers to the act of televising content.
• Вещание в прайм-тайм (Veschaniye v praym-taym) - Prime-time broadcasting; a common phrase for televising popular shows.

Usage Notes:

'Транслировать' is the most direct and accurate translation for 'televise' in modern Russian, especially in contexts involving TV or streaming. It is preferred in formal writing and media discussions due to its precision, while 'вещать' carries a more authoritative or historical connotation, often linked to state media. English speakers should note that Russian verbs like these require aspect consideration—use imperfective for ongoing actions. In informal speech, simpler alternatives like 'показывать' might be chosen, but for accuracy, stick with 'транслировать' when translating 'televise' directly.

• Contextual choice: Opt for 'транслировать' in TV news or events; avoid 'вещать' in casual conversations to prevent sounding outdated.
• Grammar tip: Always conjugate based on subject and tense, as shown in the inflections table.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'транслировать' with 'показывать', using the latter incorrectly in formal contexts. For example:

• Error: "Они показывают матч по телевидению" (implying a simple showing, not broadcasting).
• Correct: "Они транслируют матч по телевидению" (emphasizes live or wide transmission). Explanation: 'Показывать' is more visual and less technical, so it doesn't fully capture the broadcasting aspect of 'televise'.
• Another error: Forgetting verb aspects, e.g., using 'транслировать' without specifying ongoing action, which can lead to tense mismatches in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, televising events like national holidays or sports matches plays a significant role in unifying the population, reflecting the historical importance of state-controlled media during the Soviet era. Words like 'вещать' evoke this legacy, often associated with propaganda or official announcements, which can add a layer of political connotation not present in the neutral English 'televise'.

Related Concepts:

• Эфир (efir) - Broadcast or airtime.
• Телепередача (teleperedacha) - TV program.
• Медиа (media) - Media, encompassing broader televising contexts.