Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Adjacent'

English Word: adjacent

Key Russian Translations:

• соседний [sɐˈsʲednʲɪj] - [Formal, Often used for objects or places]
• прилегающий [prʲɪlʲɪˈɡajʉʂːɪj] - [Formal, Used for areas or territories]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in written and formal contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

соседний: [sɐˈsʲednʲɪj]

Note on соседний: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "с" is pronounced softly due to the following "е".

прилегающий: [prʲɪlʲɪˈɡajʉʂːɪj]

Note on прилегающий: Stress on the third syllable. The "щ" sound is a distinct Russian consonant, pronounced as a long, soft "sh".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physically next to or adjoining something

Translation(s) & Context:

• соседний - Commonly used for nearby rooms, houses, or objects.
• прилегающий - Often used for larger areas like territories or land.

Usage Examples:

• Я живу в соседнем доме.

  I live in the adjacent house.

• Соседняя комната была пуста.

  The adjacent room was empty.

• Прилегающая территория закрыта для посетителей.

  The adjacent territory is closed to visitors.

• Мы купили участок с прилегающим лесом.

  We bought a plot with an adjacent forest.

• Соседний столик в кафе был занят.

  The adjacent table in the café was occupied.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

соседний (adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case, following standard Russian adjective patterns.

прилегающий (adjective): Also declines as a standard adjective. Similar pattern to "соседний".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• ближний (closer in proximity, less formal)
• рядом находящийся (literally "located nearby", more descriptive)

Antonyms:

• дальний (distant)
• удалённый (remote)

Related Phrases:

• соседний город - adjacent city (used for nearby towns or cities)
• прилегающая местность - adjacent area (often used in geographical contexts)
• соседняя улица - adjacent street (common in everyday speech)

Usage Notes:

• "соседний" is the more common and versatile term, suitable for everyday conversations about nearby objects or places.
• "прилегающий" is more formal and typically used in written language or when referring to larger areas like territories or zones.
• Ensure agreement in gender, number, and case when using these adjectives with nouns, as Russian grammar requires this for adjectives.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "соседний" without proper declension (e.g., saying "соседний домы" instead of "соседние дома" for plural). Explanation: Adjectives must agree with the noun in case and number. Always check the noun's form before declining the adjective.
• Error: Confusing "прилегающий" with "прилежащий" (a non-existent or incorrect form). Explanation: Stick to "прилегающий" for the correct meaning of "adjacent" in formal contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of "adjacent" often carries a sense of community or shared space, especially with "соседний", which is derived from "сосед" (neighbor). This reflects the cultural importance of neighborly relations in Russian-speaking societies, where proximity often implies a social connection.

Related Concepts:

• сосед (neighbor)
• близость (proximity)
• рядом (nearby)