Signification
A significant moment.
Contexte culturel
Important events are often marked by 'застолье' (a long feast). It is common to give long, poetic toasts acknowledging the 'важность' of the event. In the USSR, 'важные события' were often state-driven, like the completion of a factory. This created a habit of using formal language for personal achievements. Younger generations use the phrase for digital milestones, like launching an app or reaching a follower count. In Russian literature, a 'событие' is often a catalyst for a character's internal change, not just an external happening.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'событие' ends in '-ие', which is a classic neuter ending. Match your adjectives accordingly!
Avoid 'Есть'
Don't say 'Это есть важное событие'. Just say 'Это важное событие'. The 'is' is implied.
Signification
A significant moment.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'событие' ends in '-ие', which is a classic neuter ending. Match your adjectives accordingly!
Avoid 'Есть'
Don't say 'Это есть важное событие'. Just say 'Это важное событие'. The 'is' is implied.
Use with 'Стать'
To sound more advanced, use the verb 'стать' (to become). 'Это стало важным событием' (Instrumental case).
Toasts
If you are at a Russian party, starting your toast with 'Это важное событие...' is a guaranteed way to get everyone's attention.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
Это был__ важн__ событие.
Since 'событие' is neuter, the verb 'было' and the adjective 'важное' must also be neuter.
Which word best fits a wedding?
Свадьба — это...
A wedding is a life milestone (событие), not just a logistical meeting (мероприятие).
Match the adjective with the noun.
Match the following:
Matches based on gender: Neuter, Masculine, Feminine.
Complete the dialogue.
— Ты идёшь на выпускной? — Да, я не могу пропустить такое ______ ______.
Graduation is a classic 'важное событие'.
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Aides visuelles
Событие vs. Мероприятие
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЭто был__ важн__ событие.
Since 'событие' is neuter, the verb 'было' and the adjective 'важное' must also be neuter.
Свадьба — это...
A wedding is a life milestone (событие), not just a logistical meeting (мероприятие).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matches based on gender: Neuter, Masculine, Feminine.
— Ты идёшь на выпускной? — Да, я не могу пропустить такое ______ ______.
Graduation is a classic 'важное событие'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, especially for milestone birthdays like an 18th or 50th. For a regular birthday, it might sound a bit formal but still correct.
'Событие' is the significance/occurrence. 'Мероприятие' is the organized activity. A wedding is a 'событие'; a corporate seminar is a 'мероприятие'.
Yes, if you are sharing big news. 'У меня важное событие — я купил машину!'
You would say 'незначительное событие' or 'рядовое событие' (an ordinary event).
Technically yes, but usually 'событие' has a neutral or positive connotation. For bad things, 'происшествие' or 'трагедия' is more common.
No, the plural is 'важные события'. The ending changes to '-ия'.
No, that is a grammatical error. 'Событие' is neuter, so it must be 'важное'.
You can use 'значимое' (significant), 'крупное' (major), or 'главное' (main).
It is neutral. It works in a news report and also when talking to your mom.
It's a deep sound from the back of the throat. Imagine the sound you make if someone pokes you in the ribs.
Expressions liées
Значимый момент
similarSignificant moment
Историческая веха
specialized formHistorical milestone
Поворотный пункт
similarTurning point
Торжественное мероприятие
specialized formSolemn/Grand organized event
Происшествие
contrastIncident/Occurrence
