Влететь
Pronunciation
vlyeh-TYET
Translation
vletet — to fly in, to burst in, to get into (trouble/cost)
Context & Examples
Он влетел в комнату, не постучав.
He burst into the room without knocking.
Мне влетело за опоздание от начальника.
I got into trouble (got scolded) from the boss for being late.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This verb is highly versatile. While its literal meaning is 'to fly in,' it's commonly used figuratively to mean suddenly entering a space or, more idiomatically, to describe receiving a reprimand or incurring an unexpected cost (e.g., 'Мне это влетело в копеечку' — 'That cost me a pretty penny').
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Влететь" mean in Russian?
"Влететь" translates to "vletet — to fly in, to burst in, to get into (trouble/cost)" in English. It is pronounced as "vlyeh-TYET".
How do you pronounce "Влететь"?
The pronunciation of "Влететь" is: vlyeh-TYET
How to use "Влететь" in a sentence?
Example: "Он влетел в комнату, не постучав." which translates to "He burst into the room without knocking.". Another example: "Мне влетело за опоздание от начальника." — "I got into trouble (got scolded) from the boss for being late.".
What is the cultural significance of "Влететь" in Russia?
This verb is highly versatile. While its literal meaning is 'to fly in,' it's commonly used figuratively to mean suddenly entering a space or, more idiomatically, to describe receiving a reprimand or incurring an unexpected cost (e.g., 'Мне это влетело в копеечку' — 'That cost me a pretty penny').