There are words in Russian that are rarely used. You can only meet them in fiction. The word "piit" belongs to the category of archaisms. It is rarely mentioned in modern speech
Languages 2024, November
War is costly and requires a lot of resources. Including human ones. It is necessary to gather an army and adequately support it. Previously, in Russian speech, instead of the noun "army", the word "army" was used. That is what this article will be about
What associations do you have with the word "sugary"? Oversweetened tea? A fat cheburek dripping with oil? Buttercream cake? In this article we will tell you what interpretation is endowed with the adjective "sweet"
This article gives the lexical meaning of the verb "to reproach". It is used quite often in speech, so it is important to know its interpretation. In addition to the lexical meaning, synonyms are also indicated that can replace this word
In this article we will talk about one popular English abbreviation - BFF. What does this abbreviation stand for? When is it used? How can it be translated into Russian? You will find answers to all questions. So that you remember exactly what BFF is, we will give examples of sentences with translation
Internet discussions are scary when commentators can learn a lot about their family members and themselves. Insults are original, complex, classic obscene. But in some cases, the interlocutors resort to traditional definitions, among which there was a place for the word "idiot". This is a short curse, known to all segments of the population, and therefore used regularly
It is not necessary to look into old treatises to face difficulties in learning the Russian language. Some of the words seem familiar, but are accompanied by an incredible heap of meanings. Do you want to understand what "it" means? Read the article instead
Looking at smartly dressed, exquisitely combed, with carefully selected fashion accessories young people, you remember handsome goldfinches - dandies. These birds fascinate with bright plumage. By the way, these birds sometimes feel better in comfortable home conditions than in the wild. Just like the dandy boys. These, too, do not go for a walk in a dense forest, but on crowded streets. so to speak, show yourself
Life is full of dangers, and not everyone has time to respond to a change in the situation. However, some individuals manage to get out of any situation without loss, for which they have long been described as cunning. How is it decrypted? Read the article
In this article we will tell you what words close in meaning are and why they are needed in speech. They are also called synonyms. They are conditionally divided into three main groups. Synonyms help to enrich vocabulary, correctly express our thoughts, and eliminate repetitions in the text
Halberd - a kind of medieval melee weapons. In the period from XIV to XVI it was very popular among foot soldiers. The halberd was quite important in the fight against mounted heavily armed knights. For several centuries, this weapon has been improved. A halberd is a chopping ax blade that could cut through even the most durable armor. In addition, the creators equipped the weapon with a spear point, which made it possible to inflict not only chopping, but also stabbing blows
What are "Yankees"? This word is usually associated with the inhabitants of the United States. In part, the association is correct, the lexeme has one more interpretation. By the way, both are negative. Details of who or what the "Yankees" are will be discussed below. General information The studied lexeme is, firstly, an insulting or derogatory nickname for the inhabitants of New England - this is the historical meaning of the word "Yankee". Secondly, according to the interpretation, having appeared
Russian language is considered the richest in terms of vocabulary in the world, but the English language is not stingy with the multiple names of colors and their shades, some of them even have several synonyms! It is not at all necessary for beginners to learn English to know a lot of shades, but for literacy, the basic colors that are often used in English to describe something and simple word-formation rules, it is advisable to know
Borrowed words along with native Russians make up a whole layer of the Russian language. Without borrowed vocabulary, any language is dead, since foreign words help it develop and enrich it with new conceptual forms. What vocabulary is referred to as borrowed words in Russian? Find out in this article
The hard sign is the 28th letter of the current alphabet, which immature minds often confuse with the soft one and do not understand where to write it. A solid sign does not mean any sound and in modern Russian performs an exclusively dividing function in the pronunciation of some words. This article will tell you about the spelling of a solid sign in words
Gerund in English is the part of speech that includes the properties of a verb and a noun. It is not difficult to find a gerund in the text - as a rule, this is a verb word, but with the ending "-ing". However, this is not a verb in a long form - it is designated more like a noun. And not only. By the way, this form of the verb is used in many languages, but there is no equivalent in Russian grammar
Abbreviations are written abbreviations of words that you encounter on a daily basis. As a rule, each of them is deciphered in one or two ways. However, there are also those that have not one, or even two, but more than a dozen meanings. For example, this is the OPS. Let's find out what are the most famous combinations of words that the abbreviation in question can mean
Today, Russian speech is replete with a variety of terms and concepts that, until recently, were known only to a narrow circle of enlightened and literate people. Such words have now firmly entered life and are found everywhere: in everyday life, art, work, politics, and sometimes even in the field of entertainment. One such term is "memorandum". What is this word and what does it mean?
During your study, you must have heard a lot about the gerund and the infinitive in English. The example table usually explains the use of these verb forms, but what rules do they follow? And is there an easier way?
Learning the Russian language is not an easy task. Particular difficulties arise during the study of participles. They received many signs from the verb, for example, types of participles, but there are also signs obtained from adjectives
Today we will consider an interesting, intriguing, controversial, mystical question: "Does a predestined fate exist?" Between a negative and a positive answer, there are many options. We will not consider everything, but we will have time to highlight something
At all times there have been people who prefer a life of seclusion. The reasons for this are different: religious, ideological or related to the character of a person. And the more civilization captures the planet, the more such loners become. What pushes a modern person to flee, why is this topic so interesting to him, since it is widely reflected in art, literature and cinema?
Many people, when they meet the concept of "productivity", do not understand what it means. Or just wondering how you can be productive when there are only 24 hours in a day? How to combine personal life, entertainment, recreation and at the same time fulfill daily work plans? Let's talk about it in this article
In interpersonal relationships, not only conversation is important, but also correspondence, because information presented in text form is easier to perceive, it can be saved and accessed many times. This article talks about the different styles of letters, their structure and composition rules. The main emphasis in the text is on the features of the official letter
All kids, without exception, love to spend time with moms and dads, especially if they are offered an exciting game. Riddles with a trick are an opportunity not only to improve the child's thinking, but also to make him think outside the box. Therefore, it is worth considering what the questions will be and prepare them for your son or daughter
The ability to correctly find single-root words, understand their formation and use in speech is a skill that is mandatory for a literate person. The article mentions the rules, gives various examples of cognate words
We see, hear or pronounce certain combinations of letters and sometimes we don't even think about the style in which they are presented, what genres of text we use. We do it intuitively - we concisely talk with business partners, allow ourselves slang in a friendly conversation, expect beautiful descriptions from fiction and a clear presentation of information from scientific literature. Today we will try to deal with the variety of text styles and genres and understand in what situation one or another option should be used
It would seem that all the possible and impossible dates on which it is customary to celebrate the New Year in Russia have been celebrated. It would seem that all wishes were made, and gifts were presented. And then hello! New Year again! Now according to the eastern calendar, to which the Russians for some reason have become indifferent for some time now
In this article we will consider the spelling of negative particles "not" and "neither", give examples of their use and trace the semantic dependence of the position of the particle in the sentence
It would be hard for us to have to say no if it wasn't for the negative particle. As one of the most used service parts of speech, it helps us express our attitude to a particular situation. We will talk about its role in the Russian language, as well as about the varieties in our article
Veil is a veil that is put on a person's eyes. It overshadows the ability to see the picture of the world without cuts
There is a belief that the Russian national character is woven from contradictions. On the one hand, a Russian person is very lazy, and on the other hand, he is capable of extra effort when necessary. Therefore, we know the adverb "dramatically" as well as possible. This is the pattern of behavior that we understand well. Let's talk today about the benefits and harms of sudden movements for life
Circumstances are classified as secondary members of the proposal, although they play an important role in it. In some cases, it is literally impossible to do without them. So it's worth figuring out what they are and how to distinguish between them
This or that phenomenon can be infuriating, but sometimes people don't really understand what it means? To remove the veil of secrecy from this phraseological unit is our task for today. We bet it will be an exciting journey into the world of human complexes
Do you know exactly what a cliff is? We will talk about at least three meanings of this word. Let's talk about it, starting from geological and geographical knowledge, let's not leave literature and history aside. Read it will be interesting
In this article we will talk about a phrase that is quietly disappearing from our language. Not everyone uses this phraseological unit, and not many people understand what it is about, but … But it’s insanely interesting to know what is meant when the phrase “sherochka with a little girl” is used
A couple of decades ago, no one would have had any doubts, there were strict rules for writing this word at school. Now everything is easier. Or more difficult? You don't say so right away. Not everyone knows how to write a banal, at first glance, word. More and more doubters. So all the same, which is correct: “mattress” or “mattress”?
What was reduced to such small but cute sounding shapes? What is it, the full name Asya - this is the most important question, the answer to which is truly difficult to give
Made in PRC - which country produces goods under this abbreviation? In stores, you can buy both spoons and forks, as well as serious household appliances, on the labels of which there are similar symbols. Goods, I must say, quite acceptable quality, and the price is objective
Let's try to figure out what a radar is: how it works, what types there are and what you first need to pay attention to before buying this kind of equipment