ярлык
yarlyk
In Russian, the word for the computing term 'tag' is ярлык (yarlyk).
In a computing context, ярлык refers to a keyword, term or phrase assigned to data, media or information. It is also used in a formal sense to describe labels or tags generally.
Meaning: computing: keyword, term, or phrase associated with or assigned to data, media, and/or information (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ярлык literally means a label, tag or sticker used to identify something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun ярлык has the genitive singular form ярлыка (of the tag). The plural form is ярлыки (tags).
How do you pronounce it?
yarlyk
Did you know?
- The word ярлык traces its roots back to the Middle Mongol word ᠵᠠᠷᠯᠢᠭ, which historically referred to an official seal or an edict used by Mongol khans.
- In Russian, ярлык is often used metaphorically to mean a negative stereotype or a social label assigned to a person.
- In the context of desktop computing, ярлык specifically refers to a 'shortcut' icon rather than a metadata tag.
Examples in context
- Я выложил новое фото и добавил несколько тегов.I posted a new photo and added a few tags.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are organizing digital archives.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, ты создал ярлык для этого проекта?Sergey, ty sozdal yarlyk dlya etogo proyekta?Sergey, did you create a tag for this project?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я назвал его «Архив».Da, ya nazval ego "Arkhiv".Yes, I named it 'Archive'.
- Ольга OlgaТеперь я легко найду все документы.Teper' ya legko naydu vse dokumenty.Now I can easily find all the documents.
- Сергей SergeyЭто очень удобно.Eto ochen' udobno.It is very convenient.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ярлык, CC BY-SA 4.0.
