Всматриваться
Pronunciation
vs-MA-tree-vaht-sya
Translation
vsmatrivatsya — to peer, to gaze intently
Context & Examples
Он всматривался в темноту, пытаясь разглядеть силуэт.
He peered into the darkness, trying to make out a silhouette.
Она долго всматривалась в старую фотографию, вспоминая прошлое.
She gazed intently at the old photograph, remembering the past.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This verb conveys a focused, sometimes effortful act of looking, often used in literature or descriptions of deep observation. The reflexive suffix -ся adds nuance of the action being directed inward or involving personal effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Всматриваться" mean in Russian?
"Всматриваться" translates to "vsmatrivatsya — to peer, to gaze intently" in English. It is pronounced as "vs-MA-tree-vaht-sya".
How do you pronounce "Всматриваться"?
The pronunciation of "Всматриваться" is: vs-MA-tree-vaht-sya
How to use "Всматриваться" in a sentence?
Example: "Он всматривался в темноту, пытаясь разглядеть силуэт." which translates to "He peered into the darkness, trying to make out a silhouette.". Another example: "Она долго всматривалась в старую фотографию, вспоминая прошлое." — "She gazed intently at the old photograph, remembering the past.".
What is the cultural significance of "Всматриваться" in Russia?
This verb conveys a focused, sometimes effortful act of looking, often used in literature or descriptions of deep observation. The reflexive suffix -ся adds nuance of the action being directed inward or involving personal effort.