Взлетать
Pronunciation
vzlyeh-TAHT'
Translation
vzletat — to take off (imperfective)
Context & Examples
Самолёт начинает взлетать.
The airplane is starting to take off.
Птицы взлетают с дерева.
The birds are taking off from the tree.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'взлетать' is the imperfective verb for 'to take off', focusing on the process or repeated action. It's often used in aviation contexts and metaphors about success, like 'его карьера взлетела' (his career took off). The perfective counterpart is 'взлететь'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Взлетать" mean in Russian?
"Взлетать" translates to "vzletat — to take off (imperfective)" in English. It is pronounced as "vzlyeh-TAHT'".
How do you pronounce "Взлетать"?
The pronunciation of "Взлетать" is: vzlyeh-TAHT'
How to use "Взлетать" in a sentence?
Example: "Самолёт начинает взлетать." which translates to "The airplane is starting to take off.". Another example: "Птицы взлетают с дерева." — "The birds are taking off from the tree.".
What is the cultural significance of "Взлетать" in Russia?
In Russian, 'взлетать' is the imperfective verb for 'to take off', focusing on the process or repeated action. It's often used in aviation contexts and metaphors about success, like 'его карьера взлетела' (his career took off). The perfective counterpart is 'взлететь'.