معنی
Speaking at a low volume.
زمینه فرهنگی
Historically, speaking in a quiet, measured voice was a hallmark of the educated elite. It signaled that the speaker didn't need to shout to be heard or respected. In Russian religious tradition, God is often found not in the thunder, but in the 'тихий ветер' (quiet wind) or 'тихий голос'. Quietness is associated with holiness. In Russia, talking loudly on a mobile phone in public transport is often met with 'замечания' (reprimands) from older generations who value public quiet. Characters like Sonya Marmeladova in Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' are often described as having quiet voices, symbolizing their humility and spiritual strength.
The Instrumental Rule
Always remember 'тихим голосом' when you use verbs like 'говорить' or 'отвечать'.
Volume vs. Pitch
Don't use 'тихий' to mean 'deep' (bass). Use 'низкий' for pitch.
معنی
Speaking at a low volume.
The Instrumental Rule
Always remember 'тихим голосом' when you use verbs like 'говорить' or 'отвечать'.
Volume vs. Pitch
Don't use 'тихий' to mean 'deep' (bass). Use 'низкий' for pitch.
Politeness
If you want to sound very polite, use the diminutive 'тихим голоском', but only when talking to children or in very sweet contexts.
Library Etiquette
In Russia, people are very strict about quiet in libraries. Using a 'тихий голос' is mandatory.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'тихий голос' (Instrumental case).
Он всегда говорит _________.
The verb 'говорить' requires the Instrumental case to describe the manner of speaking.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Russian sentence:
'Тихий голос' is the standard collocation for a soft voice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Пожалуйста, говорите тихим голосом'?
Libraries are places where quiet speech is required by etiquette.
Complete the dialogue.
— Почему ты шепчешь? — Я не шепчу, у меня просто сегодня _________.
The context of whispering suggests the person is speaking quietly.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Volume Levels in Russian
When to use a 'Тихий голос'
Places
- • Library
- • Church
- • Cinema
People
- • Shy person
- • Secret teller
- • Sleeping baby
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاОн всегда говорит _________.
The verb 'говорить' requires the Instrumental case to describe the manner of speaking.
Choose the natural Russian sentence:
'Тихий голос' is the standard collocation for a soft voice.
Where would you most likely hear 'Пожалуйста, говорите тихим голосом'?
Libraries are places where quiet speech is required by etiquette.
— Почему ты шепчешь? — Я не шепчу, у меня просто сегодня _________.
The context of whispering suggests the person is speaking quietly.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالNo, 'тихо' is an adverb. You need the adjective 'тихий' to describe the noun 'голос'.
Usually, yes, it implies modesty. However, in a large meeting, it might be a problem if people can't hear you.
The direct opposite is 'громкий голос' (loud voice).
You can say 'шёпотом' or 'тихим голосом'. 'Шёпотом' is even quieter than 'тихим голосом'.
Yes, you can say 'тихий голос ветра' (the quiet voice of the wind).
No, 'тихий' means low volume. 'Silent' is 'безмолвный' or 'тишина' (noun).
It is 'тихий голос' because 'голос' is a masculine noun.
Yes, but 'слабый голос' (weak voice) or 'небольшой голос' might be used if they lack power.
It means 'at half volume' or 'very quietly'. It's a very common synonym.
In Russian, the instrumental case describes the instrument or manner by which an action is performed. The voice is the 'instrument' of speaking.
It is neutral. You can use it anywhere.
У него очень тихий голос.
عبارات مرتبط
В полголоса
similarIn a half-voice / very quietly
Громкий голос
contrastLoud voice
Сесть на голос
specialized formTo lose one's voice
Повысить голос
builds onTo raise one's voice / to yell
Внутренний голос
similarInner voice / intuition
