B1 Expression ニュートラル

дать волю чувствам

дать волю чувствам

to let one's feelings out

意味

Expressing emotions freely.

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文化的背景

The 'Russian Soul' (Русская душа) is often described as being prone to extreme emotional shifts. 'Дать волю чувствам' is seen as a necessary part of being a 'real' and 'sincere' person. In many North Caucasian cultures, public restraint (especially for men) is highly valued. 'Дать волю чувствам' in public might be seen as a loss of dignity, contrasting with the more 'open' Slavic emotional style. In modern Moscow or St. Petersburg, the influence of Western 'therapy culture' has made 'дать волю чувствам' a common phrase in self-care and mental health discussions. In old songs and tales, 'воля' is often personified as a bird or a wind. Giving 'volya' to feelings is like letting a bird out of a cage.

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The Silent V

Remember that the first 'v' in 'чувствам' is silent. Pronouncing it makes you sound like a beginner.

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The 'Hands' Trap

Never say 'дать волю рукам' unless you are describing a fight. It's a common and embarrassing mistake!

意味

Expressing emotions freely.

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The Silent V

Remember that the first 'v' in 'чувствам' is silent. Pronouncing it makes you sound like a beginner.

⚠️

The 'Hands' Trap

Never say 'дать волю рукам' unless you are describing a fight. It's a common and embarrassing mistake!

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Perfective vs Imperfective

Use 'дать' (perfective) for a specific moment of release, and 'давать' (imperfective) for general habits.

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The 'Volya' Nuance

Understand that 'воля' is a very positive word in Russian, associated with freedom and the soul.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Он долго молчал, но потом решил дать волю ________ (чувства).

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: чувствам

The idiom requires the Dative case plural: чувствам.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

Выберите правильное предложение:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Она дала волю чувствам и начала плакать.

'Дать волю чувствам' is the correct fixed expression for emotional release.

Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.

Ситуация: Человек на приеме у психолога рассказывает о своей боли.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Он дает волю чувствам.

Psychological venting is the classic use of 'дать волю чувствам'.

Complete the dialogue.

— Почему ты так сильно кричал на него? — Извини, я просто...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ...дал волю чувствам.

While 'слезам' is possible if crying, 'чувствам' covers the general emotional outburst of shouting.

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Control vs. Release

Control
сдерживать suppress
контролировать control
Release
дать волю give freedom
выплеснуть splash out

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. Fill Blank B1

Он долго молчал, но потом решил дать волю ________ (чувства).

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: чувствам

The idiom requires the Dative case plural: чувствам.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly? Choose A2

Выберите правильное предложение:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Она дала волю чувствам и начала плакать.

'Дать волю чувствам' is the correct fixed expression for emotional release.

Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase. situation_matching B1

Ситуация: Человек на приеме у психолога рассказывает о своей боли.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Он дает волю чувствам.

Psychological venting is the classic use of 'дать волю чувствам'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

— Почему ты так сильно кричал на него? — Извини, я просто...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ...дал волю чувствам.

While 'слезам' is possible if crying, 'чувствам' covers the general emotional outburst of shouting.

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よくある質問

10 問

Usually, yes, in a therapeutic or sincere sense. However, if someone 'gives volya' to anger in a bad situation, it can be seen as a lack of discipline.

Absolutely! You can give 'volya' to joy, laughter, or excitement just as much as sadness.

'Свобода' is often political or legal freedom. 'Воля' is more primal, personal, and spiritual freedom. That's why we use 'воля' for feelings.

It's a bit too emotional for a standard business email. Better to use more neutral terms like 'выразить обеспокоенность' (express concern).

Yes, though culturally Russian men might use it more in private or when discussing literature/movies than in daily public life.

Often, but not always. It can imply shouting, confessing love, or just stopping the 'act' of being okay.

Я дам, ты дашь, он даст, мы дадим, вы дадите, они дадут. Past: дал, дала, дали.

It is neutral-literary. You can use it with your boss (if you have a good relationship) or with your grandmother.

The opposite is 'сдерживать чувства' (to suppress feelings) or 'контролировать себя' (to control oneself).

Yes, 'дать волю мыслям' (to let thoughts run free) is a valid and poetic variation.

関連フレーズ

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дать волю слезам

specialized form

To let oneself cry freely.

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выплеснуть эмоции

synonym

To vent or splash out emotions.

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не сдерживать себя

similar

To not hold oneself back.

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держать себя в руках

contrast

To keep oneself in hand (self-control).

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дать волю воображению

similar

To let one's imagination run wild.

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