Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'acre'

English Word: acre

Key Russian Translations:

• акр [ˈakr] - [Formal, Standard unit of land measurement]

Frequency: Low (Rarely used in everyday conversation, mostly in formal or technical contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, due to specific context of usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

акр: [ˈakr]

Note on акра: The stress is on the first syllable. The pronunciation closely resembles the English word 'acre' but with a rolled 'r' sound typical in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Unit of Land Measurement (Standard Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• акр - Used in formal, technical, or historical contexts to refer to a unit of land measurement, equivalent to approximately 0.405 hectares.

Usage Examples:

• Этот участок земли составляет 5 акров.

  This plot of land is 5 acres.

• В старых документах упоминаются земли в акрах.

  Old documents mention lands measured in acres.

• Сколько акров нужно для строительства фермы?

  How many acres are needed to build a farm?

• Один акр примерно равен 0,4 гектара.

  One acre is approximately equal to 0.4 hectares.

• В США земли часто измеряются в акрах.

  In the USA, land is often measured in acres.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word акр is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нет точных синонимов (No exact synonyms, as it is a specific unit of measurement)

Antonyms:

• нет прямых антонимов (No direct antonyms, as it is a unit of measurement)

Note: While there are no direct synonyms, related terms like "гектар" (hectare) may be used in similar contexts for land measurement.

Related Phrases:

• измерять в акрах - To measure in acres (used in technical or formal discussions of land).
• акры земли - Acres of land (common phrase to describe large plots of land).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "акр" is a direct borrowing from English and is used primarily in formal, technical, or historical contexts. It is not common in everyday Russian conversation.
• In modern Russia, land is more frequently measured in "гектары" (hectares) or "квадратные метры" (square meters). "Акр" is mostly understood in contexts related to English-speaking countries or historical texts.
• Ensure correct declension when using "акр" in sentences, as Russian nouns change form based on grammatical case.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect declension, such as using "акр" unchanged in all cases (e.g., "Я купил 5 акр" instead of "Я купил 5 акров").

  Explanation: In Russian, nouns must be declined based on their role in the sentence. After numbers like 5, use the genitive plural "акров".

• Error: Using "акр" in informal contexts or expecting Russians to use it commonly.

  Explanation: Most Russians are unfamiliar with "акр" in casual speech and would use "гектар" instead. Reserve "акр" for specific contexts tied to English-speaking cultures or formal documentation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of measuring land in acres is not native, as the metric system (hectares, square meters) is predominantly used. The term "акр" is mostly associated with historical texts, translations of foreign literature, or discussions about land in countries like the USA or UK where acres are a standard unit. Understanding this term might be relevant for students of history or international real estate.

Related Concepts:

• гектар (hectare)
• квадратный метр (square meter)
• земля (land)