расслабляющий
rasslablyayushchiy
The Russian word for "relaxing" is расслабляющий (rasslablyayushchiy).
The adjective is used to describe something that allows one to relax.
Meaning: allowing one to relax (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a present active participle derived from the verb расслабить (to relax), and it literally means "one that is relaxing".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form changes its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it modifies. For example, use расслабляющая for feminine nouns like music (музыка), расслабляющее for neuter nouns like a remedy (средство) and расслабляющие for plural nouns like sounds (звуки).
How do you pronounce it?
rasslablyayushchiy
Did you know?
- In a medical context, the root of расслабляющий can be used to describe a muscle relaxant, but it can also refer to a laxative, as both involve 'loosening' or 'relaxing' a body part.
- The prefix рас- in расслабляющий implies a spreading out or a distribution, suggesting that relaxation is a process of unfolding or loosening a tight knot.
- In Russian, if you use the word расслабленный to describe a person, it can sometimes imply they are 'slack' or lacking discipline, rather than just feeling 'relaxed'.
Examples in context
- Нужен расслабляющий массаж, дорогая?Need a relaxing massage, sweetheart?This sentence is useful for seeing how to use расслабляющий in a question about a massage.Tatoeba #13380442 by EugeneGS, translation #12015756 by Ahha
- Давай просто почиллим сегодняLet's just chill today
- Мне нужен расслабляющий аромат в комнате.Mne nuzhen rasslablyayushchiy aromat v komnate.I need a relaxing scent in the room.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Sergey are sitting in a spa lounge.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭтот чай очень расслабляющий.Etot chay ochen' rasslablyayushchiy.This tea is very relaxing.
- Сергей SergeyДа, Анастасия, я тоже это чувствую.Da, Anastasiya, ya tozhe eto chuvstvuyu.Yes, Anastasia, I feel it too.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСергей, ты сегодня очень устал?Sergey, ty segodnya ochen' ustal?Sergey, are you very tired today?
- Сергей SergeyДа, мне просто нужно отдохнуть.Da, mne prosto nuzhno otdokhnut'.Yes, I just need to rest.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
