معنی
Signal to stop.
زمینه فرهنگی
In big cities like Moscow, 'красный свет' is often ignored by pedestrians if no cars are visible. This is a point of cultural friction between older generations and younger, more rule-abiding citizens. The first traffic lights in the USSR had the red light at the bottom, not the top. This was changed in the 1950s to match international standards. The 'red light' is often used by modern Russian authors as a symbol of the 'stop' of time or the end of an era, particularly in post-Soviet 'chernukha' literature. Hitting three red lights in a row is sometimes considered a 'bad omen' for a journey, suggesting you should return home or be extra cautious.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to use 'на' with 'красный свет'. Using 'в' or 'под' is the most common giveaway that you are a learner.
Safety First
In Russia, traffic fines are often captured by cameras. 'Проезд на красный' is a serious offense that can lead to license suspension.
معنی
Signal to stop.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to use 'на' with 'красный свет'. Using 'в' or 'под' is the most common giveaway that you are a learner.
Safety First
In Russia, traffic fines are often captured by cameras. 'Проезд на красный' is a serious offense that can lead to license suspension.
Figurative Mastery
Use 'зажечь красный свет' (to light the red light) to sound more like a native speaker when talking about someone blocking an idea.
Red Square vs Red Light
Remember that 'Красная площадь' is about beauty, but 'Красный свет' is about stopping. Don't mix up the cultural vibes!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct preposition and form of 'красный свет'.
Водитель был оштрафован за проезд ___ ___ ___.
The standard construction for running a red light is 'на' + Accusative.
Which sentence uses the figurative meaning correctly?
Choose the best option:
'Дать красный свет' means to reject or stop something, like a loan application.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Почему мы стоим? Б: Потому что горит ___.
'Горит красный свет' is the natural way to say the red light is on.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A manager stops a new marketing campaign.
This is the figurative usage for stopping a process.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاВодитель был оштрафован за проезд ___ ___ ___.
The standard construction for running a red light is 'на' + Accusative.
Choose the best option:
'Дать красный свет' means to reject or stop something, like a loan application.
А: Почему мы стоим? Б: Потому что горит ___.
'Горит красный свет' is the natural way to say the red light is on.
Situation: A manager stops a new marketing campaign.
This is the figurative usage for stopping a process.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالYes, but it sounds more formal or technical, like in a driver's manual.
It can be, but 'красный флаг' is now more common due to social media.
It is 'красные света', but it is rarely used unless referring to multiple physical lights.
Use the phrase 'проехать на красный свет'.
'Свет' refers to the illumination itself, which is what the signal is. 'Лампа' is the physical bulb.
No, it's a helpful warning if they are about to cross the street dangerously.
Yes, that is a literal 'красный свет'.
Not directly, though red is the color of communism, 'красный свет' is strictly a signal.
'На красный' implies movement (crossing/driving), 'на красном' implies being stationary.
No, that sounds way too poetic and strange for a traffic signal.
Say 'загорелся красный свет'.
Just 'красный', as in 'он шёл на красный'.
Yes, it is often used as a general warning signal.
Yes, for example, when a goal is disallowed or a player is stopped.
عبارات مرتبط
Зелёный свет
contrastGreen light / permission
Жёлтый свет
similarYellow light / caution
Улица красных фонарей
specialized formRed Light District
Красная черта
similarRed line
Стоп-сигнал
synonymBrake light / stop signal
