Выстрелить
Pronunciation
VY-strye-leet
Translation
vystrelit — to shoot (once)
Context & Examples
Он выстрелил в воздух, чтобы отпугнуть зверей.
He shot into the air to scare away the animals.
Не выстрелишь — не попадёшь.
If you don't shoot, you won't hit (the target).
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'выстрелить' is a perfective verb, implying a single completed action of shooting. It is often used in hunting contexts, but also metaphorically in idioms like 'выстрелить в пустоту' (to shoot into the void) meaning to waste effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Выстрелить" mean in Russian?
"Выстрелить" translates to "vystrelit — to shoot (once)" in English. It is pronounced as "VY-strye-leet".
How do you pronounce "Выстрелить"?
The pronunciation of "Выстрелить" is: VY-strye-leet
How to use "Выстрелить" in a sentence?
Example: "Он выстрелил в воздух, чтобы отпугнуть зверей." which translates to "He shot into the air to scare away the animals.". Another example: "Не выстрелишь — не попадёшь." — "If you don't shoot, you won't hit (the target).".
What is the cultural significance of "Выстрелить" in Russia?
In Russian, 'выстрелить' is a perfective verb, implying a single completed action of shooting. It is often used in hunting contexts, but also metaphorically in idioms like 'выстрелить в пустоту' (to shoot into the void) meaning to waste effort.