запуск
zapusk
The English phrase 'launch' is translated into Russian as запуск (zapusk).
The word refers to the act of sending something out, starting a career, setting something in motion or putting an operation into effect.
Meaning: send out, start on a career, set going, give a start to, put in operation (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun запуск is derived from the verb запустить. The prefix за- means 'into' or 'on', while the root пуск relates to 'letting go' or 'releasing', meaning 'launching' or 'setting in motion'.
Which one should you use?
While запуск is a general term for a launch, Пуск is a variant used specifically in formal settings regarding the launch of missiles or rockets. If you need to use the verb 'to launch', use запустить.
How does it change in a sentence?
запуск is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
zapusk
Did you know?
- The verb запустить is also used to describe the act of neglecting a situation or letting a disease progress, such as 'launching' a cold into a serious pneumonia.
- The root пуск is shared with выпуск, which means 'graduation' or 'release' of a magazine issue, treating a graduating class as something being 'launched' into the world.
- The root of the word, пуск, is also the basis for the Russian word for 'admission' or 'entry', such as in the term пропуск, which means a 'pass' or 'permit'.
Examples in context
- Запуск спутника транслировался в прямом эфире.The satellite launch was broadcast live.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe the broadcast of a запуск of a satellite.Tatoeba #4528707 by Selena777, translation #3680833 by AlanF_US
- Ракета взорвалась через несколько секунд после запуска.The rocket blew up a few seconds after launch.This sentence shows the use of запуска in the context of a rocket's movement.Tatoeba #8363184 by AntonKhorev, translation #3590619 by Hybrid
- Когда состоялся запуск первого спутника?When did the launch of the first satellite take place?This sentence demonstrates how to ask about the timing of a запуск of a first satellite.Tatoeba #12124586 by carlosalberto, translation #12124584 by carlosalberto
- Запуск нового проекта запланирован на следующую неделю.The launch of the new project is scheduled for next week.
- Пуск ракеты намечен на вечер.The rocket launch is scheduled for tonight.
- Что если мы запилим свой бизнес?What if we launch our own business?
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Example conversation
Ekaterina and Dmitry are talking about a new mobile app project.
- Екатерина EkaterinaКогда планируется запуск нашего нового приложения?Kogda planiruyetsya zapusk nashego novogo prilozheniya?When is the launch of our new application planned?
- Дмитрий DmitryМы хотим перенести запуск на следующий месяц.My khotim perenesti zapusk na sleduyushchiy mesyats.We want to move the launch to next month.
- Екатерина EkaterinaПочему мы откладываем запуск проекта?Pochemu my otkladyvayem zapusk proyekta?Why are we delaying the project launch?
- Дмитрий DmitryНужно исправить несколько ошибок перед запуском.Nuzhno ispravit' neskol'ko oshibok pered zapuskom.We need to fix a few bugs before the launch.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
