Frequently Mistranslated Words and Expressions Copyright 2006 by Douglas C. Sleeth After two years in Rostov-on-Don, I thought it was time to make a list of the most misused or mistranslated words by Russian speakers. Nearly all of these words are misused by most of my students of all levels when speaking. Many of these mistakes are made when directly translating words or expressions from Russian into English instead of translating the ideas. On this one page you have the key to avoiding the most frequent mistakes in spoken English. This list I dedicate to all my students in Rostov-on-Don! Короче, когда открываешь рот, надо одновременно включать мозги. Лучшего совета не бывает. Удачи! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. должен – You have to do your homework, however you must go home. пис. Ать – You write a letter, however you take a test. сделать – You make a cake, however you do your homework. сдавать – I hope I pass my math test. Yesterday I passed my English test. очень – You are very smart, however you really like good music. словарь – This is a very long vocabulary list, however I can’t find these words in my dictionary. удобно – These new shoes are very comfortable, however my work schedule is convenient. Фабрика – factory Ткань – fabric познакомиться – “Nice to meet you!” You use this only 1 time with anyone you meet. увидеться/встречаться – “Nice to see you!” Say this only if you haven’t seen someone for a long time, not every day or week. говорить/сказать/рассказать - You said, “hi, ” however you told me a story. быть – When were you born? I was born last week. отдыхать/отдых – You rest after a hard day at work, however you take a vacation/holiday. значить – What does this (word) mean? продукты – Where can I buy produce or groceries? Товары – products or goods природа – I’m going to the country or countryside. A beautiful setting. Зависеть от – I depend on my English teacher to help me. Гулять – I'm going for a walk, however I like to hang out with my friends. He and She – He is a man, and she is a woman. Дима Билан сказало, что она машину купила. Вика сказал, что он смотрел этот фильм. Что и это? – What and that misused. “удачи!” Common Russian expression, however rarely used in English. Better to say «Have a nice day, » than «Good luck» everyday. Чтобы – In a sentence like: She wants me to buy a new car. Чтобы doesn't translate, although many students use it as “that. ” A, an, the – very difficult for most students, because articles do not exist in Russian and several other languages. Just work harder!!!! джип – Jeep is a company name, however джип is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Нормально = OK. Say that you’re “OK” not “normal. ” In English “normal” means “not crazy. ”
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