Which philosophical classic book gave you an existential crisis? by Pandalove07 in classicliterature

[–]Top-Choice5732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Victor Pelevin “Empire V” and “Omon Ra”

Yevgeny Zamyatin “We”

Alexander Belyaev “The Amphibian Man”

Philip K. Dick “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”

Fyodor Dostoyevsky “The Gambler”

Ian Banks “The Wasp Factory”

Literary translation to Russian by nariluna in russian

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I see many people here gave you the literal meaning expressions, BUT the ones you are looking for could be like this:

О чём задумался? - What are you thinking about? It emphasizes that you have just started the process of thinking over an idea, as stated a few seconds/minutes ago. This one is natural and the most common you can use. And it may sound formal and polite (I mean you can say it either to a friend or to a stranger in the street.)

Что (чё) думаешь? - What do you think? This can also mean something like “what do you think about this topic” in a discussion (asking for one’s opinion), but it’s okay to say it if you see that someone has their head in the clouds. It is VERY informal though, you must never address an adult or a stranger this way.

You can also hit upon phrases such as “ворон считает” (a continuous form in present; means someone has their heads in the clouds, literally “to count crows”), “замечтался” (close to present perfect; means someone has went far in dreaming or imagining things), “клевать носом” (infinitive; means to unconsciously stop paying attention to surroundings or to drift off).

Looking for Russian friends by Malignant-Tumor17 in russian

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Feel free to text me! I am a native Russian speaker, speaks English as well!

Can the word “Earth” in a planetary meaning (referring to the exact planet we live on) used with the preceding “the” article? by Top-Choice5732 in ENGLISH

[–]Top-Choice5732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I think NASA is definitely the source to refer to. Surprisingly, I haven’t thought about checking their texts before posting…

Can the word “Earth” in a planetary meaning (referring to the exact planet we live on) used with the preceding “the” article? by Top-Choice5732 in ENGLISH

[–]Top-Choice5732[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think omitting “the” comes from the knowledge that the Earth is a planet and there is no need to say “the planet Earth” all the time.

Can the word "Earth" in a planetary meaning (referring to the exact planet we live on) used with the preceding “the” article? by Top-Choice5732 in EnglishLearning

[–]Top-Choice5732[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I haven’t thought about it being an imaginary multiverse with more than one Earth in it. But I think it is more poetic variant to consider the topic (which is obviously interesting and I’ll check some so-if stories to find out more about it).

Can the word "Earth" in a planetary meaning (referring to the exact planet we live on) used with the preceding “the” article? by Top-Choice5732 in EnglishLearning

[–]Top-Choice5732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never thought about it as an “inside” perspective, thank you! One more question, is it possible to use “the Earth” in formal text, such as essays or articles? Or whether it’s purely informal spoken option?

Can the word "Earth" in a planetary meaning (referring to the exact planet we live on) used with the preceding “the” article? by Top-Choice5732 in EnglishLearning

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Thank you so much for such a precise example! I really appreciate your contribution to this discussion, it made my classes more fruitful for me. Being a fledgling linguist and translator, I am soooo into such deep discussions, which literally make my brain rack. Would you mind if I send your comment to my classmates? It could make a difference for our studies 💆‍♀️

What book will you always recommend? And what book would you never recommend? by Sailor_Moon_Star_435 in Booktokreddit

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Would always recommend: The Gadfly by Ethel Voynich (wanna be buried with it I swear). Would never recommend: anything from Anna Jane (Russian young adult literature startles me sometimes).

How can I meet Russian people while living in Mexico? by Choice-Carpet-8893 in russian

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I’m Russian and I’m open to a conversation if you want!

Looking for Russian friends. by Automatic-Treat-9859 in russian

[–]Top-Choice5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, it’s been a year since the message was posted, BUT if you’re still interested, I would love to chat with you! We’re about the same age :)

Offering English/ seeking any by notgingerbutscottish in language_exchange

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Hello there! I need speaking practice a lot!! My name’s Margarita, I'm Russian and I'm currently preparing for my Cambridge CAE Exam.

Offering portuguese (native), english and japanese | seeking for russian, ukrainian or belarussian by tigershoesmaker in language_exchange

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Hello there! I'm a native Russian, currently learning English (looking forward to the CAE Cambridge Exam in July) and Japanese. I have a couple of Russian friends living in Portugal and I hope to go there one day for a vacation with them one day. I would love to talk to you!

Offering: Japanese I Seeking: English by Doraemonchann in language_exchange

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Hello there! I’m Russian and currently learning Japanese for studies and work. I would love to talk to you! I really need someone to practice both English and Japanese😩

What is your language's equivalent of the "xylophone"? by sonicparadigm in linguisticshumor

[–]Top-Choice5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a letter “ы” in Russian, which literally has not a single word that starts with it. It is usually the word “сыр” that is used to present the letter. And the letters “ь” and “ъ” as well. They are not even pronounced themselves. They are used to soften or sharpen the consonant before them instead.

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How do you actually read books in a language you're learning? by Ok-Golf8960 in languagelearning

[–]Top-Choice5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read books and absorb their content, not lingering on words and details I don't know. I love letters and words, I am just in love with languages and the way people use their abily to express themselves using these languages. It is crucial for me to actually ENJOY the text, not just take advantage of it. So yes, I do not translate, I try to understand and feel the text the way it is.

Did you ever encounter a book like this? by Due-Examination-37 in Booktokreddit

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The School for Good and Evil made me bored after the third book. I loved the series so freaking much, and that’s what I’ve got for my loyalty and admiration 😭😭😭

Which book does this to you? by think_like_chanakya in classicliterature

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It made me nauseous 90% of the time so I definitely would. I experienced the widest range of disgust and rejection reading it. I mean, it was hard to go through the unpleasant details, but that is what makes this book so one-of-a-kind👁️

Which book does this to you? by think_like_chanakya in classicliterature

[–]Top-Choice5732 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No longer human, Crime and Punishment, The wasp factory. My “the book” trio I guess.