मतलब
Speaking very loudly.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is inextricably linked to Vladimir Mayakovsky, the 'loudest' poet of the Soviet era. His poem 'At the Top of My Voice' is a mandatory part of the Russian school curriculum. During times of censorship, speaking 'во весь голос' was an act of political defiance. It represents the breaking of forced silence. In Russian internet culture, writing in ALL CAPS is often described as 'shouting во весь голос'. Epic heroes (Bogatyrs) were often described as having voices that could shake the earth, a precursor to the 'whole voice' concept.
The 'V' Rule
Remember that 'в' becomes 'во' here. If you say 'в весь', Russians will still understand you, but it sounds very unnatural and 'clunky'.
Don't Overuse
This is a strong phrase. If you use it for every loud sound, it loses its impact. Save it for truly maximum volume or important statements.
मतलब
Speaking very loudly.
The 'V' Rule
Remember that 'в' becomes 'во' here. If you say 'в весь', Russians will still understand you, but it sounds very unnatural and 'clunky'.
Don't Overuse
This is a strong phrase. If you use it for every loud sound, it loses its impact. Save it for truly maximum volume or important statements.
Pair with 'Заявить'
If you want to sound like a native speaker in a debate, use 'Я хочу заявить об этом во весь голос'. It sounds very confident and rhetorical.
Mayakovsky Connection
Mentioning the poet Mayakovsky when using this phrase in an academic setting will earn you major 'cultural points' with Russians.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Она так обрадовалась, что закричала ___ ___ голос.
The correct fixed form is 'во весь голос'.
Which verb is MOST commonly used with 'во весь голос' in a figurative sense?
Правительство должно ___ о реформах во весь голос.
'Заявить' (to declare) is the standard verb for making a bold public statement.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
— Почему ты так громко поёшь? — Потому что это моя любимая песня, и я хочу петь её ___!
The context of singing a favorite song loudly fits 'во весь голос'.
Match the situation to the most likely use of the phrase.
Situation: A politician making a major announcement on TV.
Politicians 'declare' (заявляют) their positions publicly.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Volume Levels in Russian
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासОна так обрадовалась, что закричала ___ ___ голос.
The correct fixed form is 'во весь голос'.
Правительство должно ___ о реформах во весь голос.
'Заявить' (to declare) is the standard verb for making a bold public statement.
— Почему ты так громко поёшь? — Потому что это моя любимая песня, и я хочу петь её ___!
The context of singing a favorite song loudly fits 'во весь голос'.
Situation: A politician making a major announcement on TV.
Politicians 'declare' (заявляют) their positions publicly.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालNot inherently. It depends on the context. Shouting in a library is rude, but declaring your rights is brave.
No, the idiom is fixed as 'во весь голос'. Adding 'мой' (my) makes it sound non-native.
'Громко' is just 'loudly'. 'Во весь голос' is 'as loudly as possible' or 'very publicly'.
Usually no. For devices, use 'на полную громкость'. 'Во весь голос' is for human voices.
Yes, to describe making a major, bold announcement to the market or competitors.
It's for phonetic reasons. 'Во' is used before words starting with 'в' + another consonant.
Yes, 'плакать во весь голос' means to sob very loudly and uncontrollably.
It's neutral. It can be used in a newspaper (formal) or at a party (informal).
The opposite is 'вполголоса' (in a whisper/half-voice).
Yes, in this idiom, it is always 'во весь голос'.
Rarely. You might say a dog is barking 'во весь голос' for poetic effect, but usually it's for humans.
Yes, it's in the top 500 most useful Russian idioms.
Yes, 'говорить во весь голос' means to speak openly about something previously hidden.
It sounds like a very short 'va'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
во всю глотку
synonymAt the top of one's throat
вполголоса
contrastIn a half-voice / whisper
во всеуслышание
similarFor all to hear
в полный голос
similarIn a full voice
благим матом
specialized formScreaming desperately
