полёт (russian) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech: Noun

Phonetic Transcription: [pɐˈljɵt]

Meanings and Usage: - Meanings: "Полёт" in Russian means "flight" in English. It can refer to the physical act of flying through the air, as well as metaphorical flights, like dream flights or flights of fancy.

• Usage Patterns: "Полёт" is a commonly used word in the Russian language and can be used in both oral and written contexts. It is frequently used in formal and informal conversations, as well as in literature, songs, and movies.

Verb Forms: - "Полёт" is a noun, so it does not have different verb forms.

Example Phrases: 1. Чайки парят в воздухе, изображая красивый полёт.
(Seagulls soar in the sky, depicting a beautiful flight.)

1. Его полёт был спринтовым, как у стрелы.
   (His flight was swift, like an arrow's.)

Idiomatic Expressions: - Лёть как на драйве
Literal Translation: "Flight as if on the drive" Meaning: To describe a situation or event that is intense, dynamic, or exhilarating. Example: Вечеринка была лёть как на драйве!
(The party was intense and dynamic!)

• Взлететь на крыльях
  Literal Translation: "To soar on wings" Meaning: To achieve great success or rise to impressive heights. Example: Парень взлетел на крыльях после выпуска из университета.
  (The guy soared to great success after graduating from university.)

• Полёт фантазии
  Literal Translation: "Flight of imagination" Meaning: A situation where one lets their imagination wander freely. Example: Она рассказала нам о своём полёте фантазии.
  (She told us about her flight of imagination.)

Etymology: The word "полёт" comes from the Proto-Slavic root "pol-" which means "across" or "over," indicating movement through the air.

Synonyms: - Самолёт - airplane - Лёт - flight - Перелёт - flight (also used for bird migration)

Antonyms: - Посадка - landing - Земля - ground, earth