Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'tour'

English Word: tour

Key Russian Translations:

• тур [tur] - [Formal, used for organized trips or sightseeing]
• экскурсия [ɛkskursʲɪja] - [Informal, often for guided tours or educational outings]
• турне [turˈne] - [Formal, specifically for performance or concert tours]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in travel, tourism, and entertainment contexts, but not as ubiquitous as everyday words)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate, based on CEFR; requires basic understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary for travel-related topics. For 'экскурсия', it may be A2 for beginners due to its regularity.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

тур: [tur]

экскурсия: [ɛkskursʲɪja]

турне: [turˈne]

Note on тур: The stress is on the first syllable; be cautious with the hard 'r' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers.

Note on экскурсия: Pronounce the 'щ' as a soft, hissing 'sh' sound; common in Russian words of foreign origin.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A journey or trip for pleasure, sightseeing, or business purposes.

Translation(s) & Context:

• тур - Used in formal contexts like organized group travels or package tours.
• экскурсия - Applied in informal or educational settings, such as school trips or guided visits.

Usage Examples:

• Мы забронировали тур по историческим местам Москвы.

  We booked a tour of Moscow's historical sites.

• Экскурсия по музею была очень познавательной для детей.

  The tour of the museum was very educational for the children.

• Во время тура мы посетили несколько европейских столиц.

  During the tour, we visited several European capitals.

• Экскурсия включала посещение театра и обед в ресторане.

  The tour included a visit to the theater and lunch at a restaurant.

• Тур по горам был отменен из-за плохой погоды.

  The mountain tour was canceled due to bad weather.

Meaning 2: A series of performances or events in different locations (e.g., a concert tour).

Translation(s) & Context:

• турне - Used specifically for artistic or professional tours, such as music or sports events.

Usage Examples:

• Группа отправилась в мировое турне с новыми песнями.

  The band went on a world tour with their new songs.

• Его турне по России включало выступления в Москве и Санкт-Петербурге.

  His tour across Russia included performances in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

• Турне балета было встречено овациями в каждом городе.

  The ballet tour was met with standing ovations in every city.

• Во время турне певец общался с фанатами после концертов.

  During the tour, the singer interacted with fans after the concerts.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Тур' and 'экскурсия' are masculine nouns, while 'турне' is a neuter noun. Russian nouns inflect based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table for 'тур' as an example; 'экскурсия' follows similar patterns for masculine nouns.

For 'экскурсия': It is a feminine noun with regular declensions, e.g., Genitive singular: экскурсии. 'Турне' is indeclinable in most cases, meaning it remains the same across cases (e.g., турне in Nominative and Genitive).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • путешествие (puteshéstvije) - A general trip, often more casual than 'тур'.
  • поездка (poyézdkə) - Short journey, with a connotation of transportation.
• Antonyms:
  • остановка (astanóvkə) - Stop or halt, implying the opposite of movement.
  • сидячий образ жизни (sidyachiy obraz zhizni) - Sedentary lifestyle, contrasting with travel.

Related Phrases:

• Туристический тур (Turistícheskiy tur) - Tourist tour; a package deal for sightseeing.
• Экскурсия с гидом (Ékskursiya s gidóm) - Guided tour; implies a professional leader.
• Мировое турне (Mirovóye turné) - World tour; used for global performance circuits.
• Групповой тур (Grupovýy tur) - Group tour; emphasizes collective travel experiences.

Usage Notes:

'Tour' in English often corresponds directly to 'тур' in Russian for travel contexts, but choose 'экскурсия' for educational or informal outings to sound more natural. Be mindful of formality: 'тур' is neutral and widely used in business or tourism, while 'турне' is reserved for artistic events. Grammatically, these nouns require correct case agreement with prepositions (e.g., в туре - in the tour). English speakers might confuse it with similar words like 'тура' (genitive of 'тур'), so pay attention to context.

• When selecting between translations, use 'тур' for commercial trips and 'экскурсия' for learning-oriented ones.
• In spoken Russian, these words are common in travel agencies or event planning.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse cases, such as saying "в тур" instead of the correct "в туре" for "in the tour". Incorrect: "Я еду в тур" (implies going to a place called 'tour'). Correct: "Я еду в туре" (meaning participating in a tour). Another error is confusing 'тур' with 'тура' as a separate word; always check the context to avoid grammatical mismatches, as this can alter the sentence's meaning entirely.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, tours like 'экскурсия' are deeply tied to educational traditions, such as school field trips to historical sites like the Kremlin, reflecting Russia's emphasis on national history and heritage. 'Турне' often evokes the legacy of Soviet-era artists touring internationally, symbolizing cultural exchange during the Cold War era.

Related Concepts:

• путешествие
• отдых
• туризм
• выступление