трещина
treshchina
In Russian, 'crack' is translated as трещина (treshchina).
While the English word 'crack' can function as both a noun and a verb, the Russian word трещина is strictly a noun.
Meaning: to break apart under pressure (verb)
Which one should you use?
When describing a physical opening or narrow gap, you might use the related nouns щель, расще́лина or рассе́лина. If you are referring to a sharp sound rather than a physical break, use треск.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express 'cracks' in the plural, use трещины. If the crack is the direct object of a verb, such as 'to see a crack', the word changes to its accusative form: трещину.
How do you pronounce it?
treshchina
Did you know?
- The Russian word трещина is closely related to the word тереть, which means 'to rub'. This reflects the linguistic idea of friction or pressure creating the break.
- In Russian, the word раскол is used for a 'crack' or 'split' when referring to a political or religious schism, such as the Great Schism of the Russian Orthodox Church.
- Russian has a specific word трещинка which is the diminutive form of трещина. It is used to describe a 'tiny crack' and often implies something that is almost invisible or insignificant.
Examples in context
- В стене была трещина.The wall had a crack in it.This sentence is useful for describing that a wall had a трещина in it.Tatoeba #3438423 by odexed, translation #2268634 by _undertoad
- В стене есть трещина.There's a crack in the wall.This sentence is useful for stating that there is a трещина in a wall.Tatoeba #11897778 by Wezel, translation #11890516 by CK
- В этой стене трещина.There's a crack in this wall.Tatoeba #12412621 by marafon, translation #6770307 by CK
- В здании была обнаружена трещина на стене.A crack was found on the wall of the building.
- Этот старый стул имеет несколько дефектов, включая трещину на спинке.This old chair has several defects, including a crack on the backrest.
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Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are looking at a phone screen.
- Сергей SergeyПосмотри, на экране появилась трещина.Posmotri, na ekrane poyavilas treshchina.Look, a crack appeared on the screen.
- Анастасия AnastasiaО нет, как это случилось?O net, kak eto sluchilos?Oh no, how did that happen?
- Сергей SergeyЯ случайно уронил телефон.Ya sluchayno uronil telefon.I accidentally dropped the phone.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭта трещина очень глубокая.Eta treshchina ochen glubokaya.This crack is very deep.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
