распределя́ть
raspredeljátʹ
To share in Russian, the default form is распределя́ть (raspredeljátʹ). Wiktionary also lists дели́ть (delítʹ).
Meaning: to divide and distribute (verb)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| распределя́ть | raspredeljátʹ |
| дели́ть | delítʹ |
What does it mean word for word?
In the word распределя́ть, the prefix рас- means 'apart' or 'distributed', indicating the spreading out of items.
Which one should you use?
распределя́ть is used for the systematic distribution or allocation of resources, tasks or responsibilities. In contrast, дели́ть is used when the focus is on the act of splitting something into parts, such as dividing a cake or a bill. For a modern digital context, the informal term расшарить is used specifically to mean sharing information or content on social media platforms.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The perfective aspect of распределя́ть is распредели́ть, which is used when the distribution is completed. When using дели́ть to mean 'to divide into [parts]', use the preposition на with the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
raspredeljátʹ
Did you know?
- The word доля (share/portion) is the root of many Russian expressions regarding one's fate or 'lot' in life, often carrying a heavy or poetic weight.
- The slang term расшарить for digital sharing is a colorful linguistic hybrid that blends the Russian prefix рас- with the English word 'share'.
- In a Russian computer context, 'to share' a folder or a file is often translated as открыть доступ, which literally means 'to open access'.
Examples in context
- Мы должны разделить затраты поровну.We should share the costs equally.
- Я хочу поделиться с вами новостью.I want to share some news with you.
- Поделись жвачкой, пожалуйста.Share your chewing gum, please.
- Расшарь это видео на своей странице.Share this video on your page.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “share” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
