Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'video'

English Word: video

Key Russian Translations:

• видео [ˈvʲidʲɪo] - [Informal, Used in modern digital contexts, such as online media]
• видеозапись [vʲidʲeɐˈzapisʲ] - [Formal, Plural possible, Used in technical or archival contexts]

Frequency: High (Very common in everyday Russian, especially in digital and media-related discussions)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner level for 'видео', as it is a borrowed word with straightforward usage; B1 for 'видеозапись', which involves more nuanced contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

видео: [ˈvʲidʲɪo]

видеозапись: [vʲidʲeɐˈzapisʲ]

Note on видео: The stress is on the first syllable; be cautious with the soft 'v' sound, which is common in Russian loanwords. Variations may occur in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A recording of moving visual images, often with sound (e.g., a video file or clip)

Translation(s) & Context:

• видео - Used in casual, everyday contexts like social media or streaming services.
• видеозапись - Used in more formal or professional settings, such as documentation or legal recordings.

Usage Examples:

• Я смотрю видео на YouTube каждый вечер. (I watch videos on YouTube every evening.)

  Translation: I watch videos on YouTube every evening. (This example shows 'видео' in a simple nominative context for leisure activities.)

• Эта видеозапись с конференции очень полезная. (This video recording from the conference is very useful.)

  Translation: This video recording from the conference is very useful. (Illustrates 'видеозапись' in a formal, genitive context.)

• Мы загрузили новое видео на наш сайт. (We uploaded a new video to our website.)

  Translation: We uploaded a new video to our website. (Demonstrates 'видео' in an accusative context for digital uploads.)

• Видеозаписи с урока помогут в повторении материала. (Video recordings from the lesson will help in reviewing the material.)

  Translation: Video recordings from the lesson will help in reviewing the material. (Shows plural form and educational use.)

• Он создал видео о путешествиях в Сибирь. (He created a video about traveling to Siberia.)

  Translation: He created a video about traveling to Siberia. (Highlights 'видео' in a creative, prepositional context.)

Meaning 2: A medium or format for visual content (e.g., video as in video technology)

Translation(s) & Context:

• видео - Used broadly for technology or formats, often in informal tech discussions.
• видеозапись - Applied in contexts involving storage or playback devices.

Usage Examples:

• Современное видео позволяет снимать в высоком разрешении. (Modern video allows filming in high resolution.)

  Translation: Modern video allows filming in high resolution. (This example uses 'видео' to refer to the technology itself.)

• Видеозапись на телефоне занимает много места. (Video recording on the phone takes up a lot of space.)

  Translation: Video recording on the phone takes up a lot of space. (Shows 'видеозапись' in a practical, everyday tech scenario.)

• Видео в интернете стало частью нашей культуры. (Video on the internet has become part of our culture.)

  Translation: Video on the internet has become part of our culture. (Illustrates broader cultural usage of 'видео'.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

'Видео' is a neuter noun (imported from English) and typically does not inflect in standard modern Russian due to its status as an unadapted loanword. It remains unchanged in most cases:

• Nominative: видео
• Genitive: видео (e.g., без видео - without video)
• Dative: видео (e.g., для видео - for video)
• Accusative: видео
• Instrumental: видео (e.g., с видео - with video)
• Prepositional: видео (e.g., о видео - about video)

'Видеозапись' is a feminine noun and follows standard Russian inflection patterns for feminine nouns ending in -ь. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: 'Видео' is invariant, making it easier for beginners, while 'видеозапись' requires attention to case changes.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: видеоматериал (more formal, emphasizes content); ролик (informal, for short clips)
• Antonyms: аудио (audio, as the opposite medium); текст (text, for non-visual content)

Note: 'Видеоматериал' is often used in professional contexts, differing slightly from 'видео' by implying structured content.

Related Phrases:

• Видео на YouTube - (Video on YouTube; a common phrase for online content sharing)
• Сделать видеозапись - (To make a video recording; used in recording scenarios)
• Онлайн-видео - (Online video; refers to streamed content with cultural implications in digital media)

Usage Notes:

'Видео' directly corresponds to the English 'video' and is widely used in informal settings, especially among younger speakers influenced by global media. It has no gender or number changes, making it simple for English learners. However, 'видеозапись' is preferred in formal or technical contexts to convey a more precise meaning. Always consider the context: use 'видео' for general references and 'видеозапись' when emphasizing recording processes. Grammatically, both can function as subjects or objects without major adjustments, but pay attention to prepositions like 'на' (on) for platforms.

• When choosing between translations, opt for 'видео' in everyday speech and 'видеозапись' in professional writing to match register.
• In spoken Russian, 'видео' often appears in compound phrases like 'видео чат' (video chat).

Common Errors:

English learners often mistakenly treat 'видео' as a fully inflected noun, trying to add endings like in 'видеоs' (incorrect). Correct usage: Always keep it as 'видео' in all cases. For example:

• Error: "Я имею видеоs на телефоне" (Incorrect: Adding an 's' as in English plural)
• Correct: "Я имею видео на телефоне" (Right: No plural form needed)

Explanation: Russian doesn't pluralize loanwords like this; use context or alternatives like 'видеозаписи' for plurals.

• Error: Confusing with 'audio' by saying 'видео' for sound-only content.
• Correct: Use 'аудио' for sound; 'видео' strictly for visual media.

Cultural Notes:

'Видео' has become deeply embedded in Russian culture due to the influence of Western media and the rise of platforms like YouTube. It reflects Russia's adaptation to global digital trends, often used in contexts like vlogging or state media broadcasts. Historically, during the Soviet era, video technology was a luxury, symbolizing access to forbidden Western content, which adds a layer of cultural nostalgia to its modern usage.

Related Concepts:

• фильм (film)
• ролики (clips)
• трансляция (broadcast)