Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'tournament'

English Word: tournament

Key Russian Translations:

• турнир [ˈturnʲɪr] - [Formal, Used in sports and competitive contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in discussions about sports, games, and competitions, but not everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level, as it involves basic noun inflections and context-specific usage; suitable for learners with some familiarity with Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

турнир: [ˈturnʲɪr]

Note on турнир: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'р' is rolled, which is a common feature in Russian phonetics and may require practice for English speakers. Variations in pronunciation can occur based on regional accents, such as in Moscow vs. St. Petersburg.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A organized competition or series of games, often in sports or games.

Translation(s) & Context:

• турнир - Used in formal and informal contexts for structured events like chess or football competitions; common in media and everyday sports talk.

Usage Examples:

• В этом году состоится международный шахматный турнир в Москве.

  This year, an international chess tournament will take place in Moscow.

• Команда выиграла турнир по футболу после напряженной борьбы.

  The team won the football tournament after an intense struggle.

• Турнир по видеоигрям привлекает тысячи участников со всего мира.

  The video game tournament attracts thousands of participants from around the world.

• В школьном турнире по баскетболу приняли участие все классы.

  All classes participated in the school basketball tournament.

• Этот теннисный турнир считается одним из самых престижных в Европе.

  This tennis tournament is considered one of the most prestigious in Europe.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Турнир" is a masculine noun in Russian, which means it follows the standard patterns for third-declension masculine nouns. It is inflected based on case and number, but it does not have irregular forms. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: The plural forms are used for multiple tournaments. This word does not change in gender or have verbal inflections since it is a noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • соревнование (sorevnovaniye) - More general term for any competition; often used interchangeably but implies less formality.
  • конкурс (konkurs) - Typically for contests with judging, like art or talent shows; differs from турнир by emphasizing evaluation over elimination.
• Antonyms:
  • тренировка (trenirovka) - Training or practice session, as opposed to a competitive event.

Related Phrases:

• Шахматный турнир (Shakhmatnyy turnir) - Chess tournament; a common phrase in intellectual and sports contexts.
• Международный турнир (Mezhdunarodnyy turnir) - International tournament; used for global events to highlight scale and prestige.
• Квалификационный турнир (Kvalifikatsionnyy turnir) - Qualifying tournament; refers to preliminary competitions for larger events.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "турнир" directly corresponds to the English "tournament" in competitive settings, particularly sports and games. It is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal (e.g., official announcements) and informal contexts (e.g., casual conversations among friends). Always consider the case when using it in sentences, as Russian requires noun agreement with prepositions and verbs. For example, use the genitive case after words like "после" (after). If choosing between synonyms like "соревнование" and "турнир," opt for "турнир" when emphasizing a structured, elimination-based event. Learners should note that Russian often pairs this word with adjectives for specificity, such as "спортивный турнир" (sports tournament).

Common Errors:

• Incorrect: Using "турнир" without proper case agreement, e.g., "Я иду на турнир" when it should be "Я иду на турнире" in certain contexts (though this is context-dependent).

  Correct: Я участвую в турнире (I am participating in the tournament). Explanation: Russian requires the prepositional case after prepositions like "в" (in), so always check the governing preposition.

• Incorrect: Confusing "турнир" with "конкурс" and using it for judged events, e.g., "Это был турнир пения" (This was a singing tournament).

  Correct: Это был конкурс пения (This was a singing contest). Explanation: "Турнир" implies competition with winners based on direct confrontation, while "конкурс" is for evaluated performances.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, tournaments like chess or hockey ones hold significant historical and social importance, dating back to the Soviet era when events such as the World Chess Championship boosted national pride. For instance, the name "турнир" often evokes images of grand, spectator-filled events, reflecting Russia's strong tradition in competitive sports and intellectual pursuits. Understanding this can help English speakers appreciate the cultural enthusiasm surrounding such events in modern Russia.

Related Concepts:

• соревнование
• чемпионат
• олимпиада