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Звук, как человек поднимается или тащит что-то тяжелое

English translation: urgh

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Russian term or phrase:Звук, как человек поднимается или тащит что-то тяжелое
English translation:urgh
Entered by: Turdimurod Rakhmanov

06:52 Oct 17, 2019
Russian to English translations [PRO]
Linguistics / onomatopoeia
Russian term or phrase: Звук, как человек поднимается или тащит что-то тяжелое
На английском как лучше передать звук как человек поднимается или тащит что-то тяжелое,
Я всегда использую Urgh!
What is more common onomatopoeia for the sound when you lift heavy objects?
I always use Urgh, but I want to make sure,
Turdimurod Rakhmanov
Kyrgyzstan
Local time: 17:21
urgh
Explanation:
Urgh a groan when you lift a heavy object
https://noiseguy.com/2012/11/01/onomatopoeia-descriptions/
Selected response from:

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 07:21
Grading comment
Thanks, Frank!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3urgh
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
5Urgh / Ugh
Katya Kesten
3Oof
Mikhail Zavidin
3oomph /umph
DTSM


Discussion entries: 10





  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Oof


Explanation:
Oof is a clear sign of releasing tension. https://surveyanyplace.com/the-ultimate-interjection-list/

Mikhail Zavidin
Local time: 14:21
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
Notes to answerer
Asker: Спасибо, Михаил, в Вашем варианте, после физической нагрузки, а в контексте когда поднимается или тащит что-то тяжелое.

Asker: Thank you, Michael!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Boris Shapiro: Михаил, перечитайте внимательнее этот источник. Синонимы типа phew и группировка под relief указывают на то, что речь идёт о другой ситуации - облегчении (*после* любого рода напряжения, даже не физического)
12 mins
neutral  DTSM: согласен с Борисом
1 hr
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
urgh


Explanation:
Urgh a groan when you lift a heavy object
https://noiseguy.com/2012/11/01/onomatopoeia-descriptions/

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 07:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks, Frank!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Frank!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  DTSM
12 mins
  -> Thank you, DT SM.
neutral  Boris Shapiro: What about the cases where it's used to signify disgust? / In other words, the list you're referencing fails to mention at least half the meaning and usage.
24 mins
  -> I guess it is context-specific.
agree  Katya Kesten
3 hrs
  -> Thank you, Katya. Have a great day!
agree  Tina Galabova
19 days
  -> Thank you, Tina, for your support.
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
oomph /umph


Explanation:
Oomph
A grunt made on sudden exertion.
https://7esl.com/interjections-exclamations/#Oomph

oomph
This expression of exertion got a little extra mileage when it was popularized by Hollywood...
https://books.google.by/books?id=IcLWAAAAQBAJ&pg=PA134&lpg=P...

ORIGIN OF OOMPH
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; imitative of the sound made during exertion, as in lifting a heavy object
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/oomph




DTSM
Local time: 14:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you!

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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Urgh / Ugh


Explanation:
In cases that have to do with very heavy objects (a lot of exertion), I'd use "Urgh" since I'm dealing with something super heavy and have to carry/drag it, and "Ugh" more to express my annoyance--this is difficult but still manageable. Also, if I'm surprised by how heavy something is right when I pick it up, I'm more likely to say "Urgh" ("Ugh," if I'm more annoyed than barely holding it together). "Urgh" это крик души!

Not all of these are actually used, and nuances aren't covered, but this is a pretty good general guide to Onomatopoeia: https://noiseguy.com/2012/11/01/onomatopoeia-descriptions

Katya Kesten
Local time: 06:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Katya, you are right, but Frank was the first.

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