Bedeutung
To write something down.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Kniga zhalob i predlozheniy' (Book of complaints and suggestions) is a cultural icon. Every shop and restaurant is legally required to have one. Making a 'zapis' in this book was a serious matter in Soviet times. The 'Dnevnik' is a student's most important document. Parents must sign it every week, and teachers 'делают записи' about everything from bad grades to running in the halls. On VKontakte (the Russian Facebook), the word 'post' is officially translated as 'запись'. This has solidified the phrase in the vocabulary of the younger generation. Russian literature is full of 'notes' (zapiski), such as Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground' (Zapiski iz podpol'ya). This gives the word 'zapis' a philosophical weight.
Social Media Pro-tip
If you want to sound like a native on VK, use 'сделать запись' for posts and 'оставить коммент' for comments.
The 'Appointment' Trap
Never use 'сделать запись' for making an appointment. It's the #1 mistake for A2 learners. Use 'записаться'.
Bedeutung
To write something down.
Social Media Pro-tip
If you want to sound like a native on VK, use 'сделать запись' for posts and 'оставить коммент' for comments.
The 'Appointment' Trap
Never use 'сделать запись' for making an appointment. It's the #1 mistake for A2 learners. Use 'записаться'.
The Power of the Book
In Russia, asking for the 'Kniga zhalob' to 'сделать запись' is a powerful way to get better service in a government office or shop.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Врач должен ______ запись в медицинской карте пациента.
We need the infinitive form after the modal 'должен'.
Choose the correct preposition for social media usage.
Она сделала новую запись ___ своей стене.
In Russian, you post 'on' (на) a social media wall.
Match the context with the correct phrase.
Contexts: 1. Diary, 2. Appointment, 3. Social Media
Remember that 'записаться' is for appointments, and 'сделать запись' is for writing.
Complete the dialogue.
— Ты уже ______ запись в книге отзывов? — Нет, я сделаю это сейчас.
The question asks about a completed action in the past.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenВрач должен ______ запись в медицинской карте пациента.
We need the infinitive form after the modal 'должен'.
Она сделала новую запись ___ своей стене.
In Russian, you post 'on' (на) a social media wall.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Remember that 'записаться' is for appointments, and 'сделать запись' is for writing.
— Ты уже ______ запись в книге отзывов? — Нет, я сделаю это сейчас.
The question asks about a completed action in the past.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it's better to say 'сделать аудиозапись' or 'записать звук' to be clear.
It's neutral-formal. You can use it with friends (about social media) or with a boss (about a report).
A 'запись' is an entry in a log or book. A 'заметка' is a small, informal note or a short news article.
Use 'в' for physical books/logs and 'на' for digital walls or surfaces.
Yes, 'сделать видеозапись' is the full form, but in context, 'сделать запись' works.
Absolutely. It's the standard way to talk about logging transactions or meeting minutes.
Use 'Я делаю записи' (plural) or 'Я записываю'.
It's a more formal version of 'сделать запись', used in legal or official documents.
It sounds a bit too formal. Just say 'составить список' or 'записать'.
The root is ancient, but the specific collocation 'сделать запись' is more modern (18th-19th century).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Вести записи
similarTo keep notes or records over time.
Внести запись
specialized formTo enter a record into a formal system.
Оставить запись
similarTo leave a note or comment.
Записаться на прием
contrastTo make an appointment.
