Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'yelp'

English Word: yelp

Key Russian Translations:

• визг [vizɡ] - [Noun, Informal, Often used for animal sounds or sudden cries]
• взвизгнуть [vzvizɡnutʲ] - [Verb, Informal, Used for a quick, sharp exclamation or cry]

Frequency: Medium - This word is moderately common in everyday Russian, especially in descriptive contexts like literature or conversations about animals, but not as frequent as basic vocabulary.

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - Learners at this level should grasp the concept, as it involves onomatopoeic elements and basic noun/verb forms, though mastering inflections may require practice.

Pronunciation (Russian):

визг: [vizɡ] - A sharp, guttural sound with emphasis on the 'z' consonant.

взвизгнуть: [vzvizɡnutʲ] - Starts with a soft 'v' and ends with a palatalized 'tʲ', which can be challenging for non-native speakers due to the rapid consonant cluster.

Note on визг: The 'з' sound is voiced and can vary slightly in speed; it's often softer in informal speech. For взвизгнуть, the verb form implies an action, so stress the middle syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A sharp, high-pitched cry (Noun form, e.g., the sound made by a dog or a person in surprise)

Translation(s) & Context:

• визг - Used in informal settings to describe sudden, animal-like cries, such as a dog's yelp during play.
• взвизг - Similar but can imply a more human reaction, like a startled yelp in everyday conversation.

Usage Examples:

• Собака издала громкий визг, когда увидела незнакомца. (The dog let out a loud yelp when it saw the stranger.)

  Translation: The dog let out a loud yelp when it saw the stranger.

• Дети в парке разразились визгом от радости. (The children in the park burst into yelps of joy.)

  Translation: The children in the park burst into yelps of joy.

• Его внезапный визг напугал всех в комнате. (His sudden yelp startled everyone in the room.)

  Translation: His sudden yelp startled everyone in the room.

• Визг щенка эхом отразился в лесу. (The yelp of the puppy echoed through the forest.)

  Translation: The yelp of the puppy echoed through the forest.

Meaning 2: To make a sharp, high-pitched cry (Verb form, e.g., to yelp in response to pain)

Translation(s) & Context:

• взвизгнуть - Applied in dynamic contexts, such as reacting to surprise or pain, often in informal or narrative speech.
• пискнуть - A synonym in some cases, but more for a squeaky yelp, used when the sound is higher-pitched.

Usage Examples:

• Она взвизгнула, когда увидела мышь. (She yelped when she saw the mouse.)

  Translation: She yelped when she saw the mouse.

• Мужчина взвизгнул от боли, ударившись о дверь. (The man yelped in pain after hitting the door.)

  Translation: The man yelped in pain after hitting the door.

• Пес взвизгнул, играя с хозяином. (The dog yelped while playing with its owner.)

  Translation: The dog yelped while playing with its owner.

• Девушка взвизгнула от восторга на концерте. (The girl yelped with excitement at the concert.)

  Translation: The girl yelped with excitement at the concert.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For визг (a masculine noun), it follows standard Russian noun declension patterns. It is a third-declension noun with variations based on case and number:

For взвизгнуть (a verb, imperfective aspect), it is conjugated as a first-conjugation verb. Example in present tense:

This verb has perfective counterparts like взвизгнуть, which is irregular in some aspects but straightforward for basic use.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Крик (krik) - A general cry, but less specific to high-pitched sounds.
  • Писк (pisk) - For a squeaky or very high yelp, often used for small animals.
• Antonyms:
  • Тишина (tishina) - Silence, implying the absence of any sound.
  • Шепот (shepot) - Whisper, for very quiet sounds.

Related Phrases:

• Собачий визг (sobachiy vizg) - Dog's yelp; used in contexts describing animal behavior.
• Взвизгнуть от боли (vzvizgnut' ot boli) - To yelp in pain; a common expression for sudden discomfort.
• Детский визг (detskiy vizg) - Children's yelps; often in playful or noisy scenarios.

Usage Notes:

In English: The English word "yelp" directly corresponds to Russian words like "визг" for the noun and "взвизгнуть" for the verb, but Russian often adds more context through inflections. Use "визг" in informal, everyday situations, such as describing sounds in stories or conversations. For verbs, "взвизгнуть" is perfective and implies a completed action, so it's ideal for sudden events. Be mindful of gender and case agreements in sentences; for example, pair it with masculine nouns. When choosing between translations, opt for "визг" if the context is animal-related and "взвизгнуть" for human reactions.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "визг" with "крик": English learners might overuse "крик" (which means a louder, more prolonged cry), but "визг" is shorter and sharper. Incorrect: "Он издал крик" for a quick yelp. Correct: "Он издал визг". Explanation: "Визг" captures the brevity better.
• Misinflecting the noun: Forgetting case changes, e.g., saying "визг" in genitive as "визг" instead of "визга". Incorrect: "Без визг" (Without the yelp). Correct: "Без визга". Explanation: Always adjust for case to maintain grammatical accuracy.
• Overusing in formal contexts: Using "взвизгнуть" in professional writing; it's informal. Incorrect: In a formal report. Correct: Use in casual dialogue. Explanation: Reserve it for spoken or narrative language.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "визг" often appear in folklore and literature, such as in fairy tales where animals' yelps symbolize surprise or distress. For instance, in stories by authors like Pushkin, such sounds evoke rural or natural settings, reflecting Russia's emphasis on expressive language in depicting everyday life and emotions.

Related Concepts:

• Лай (lay) - Barking, often associated with dogs.
• Крик (krik) - General cry or shout.
• Писк (pisk) - Squeak, for higher-pitched sounds.