Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Admiral'

English Word: admiral

Key Russian Translations:

• адмирал [ɐdmʲɪˈraɫ] - [Formal, Military Context]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific military or historical contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) - due to specialized usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

адмирал: [ɐdmʲɪˈraɫ]

Note on адмирал: Stress falls on the last syllable. The 'д' is pronounced softly due to the following 'м'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Naval Rank (High-ranking naval officer)

Translation(s) & Context:

• адмирал - Refers to a high-ranking officer in the navy, equivalent to the English term "admiral". Used in formal and military contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Адмирал флота командовал операцией на море.

  The fleet admiral commanded the operation at sea.

• Этот адмирал прославился в битве за Севастополь.

  This admiral became famous in the Battle of Sevastopol.

• Адмирал отдал приказ отступить.

  The admiral gave the order to retreat.

• На встрече присутствовали адмиралы из нескольких стран.

  Admirals from several countries attended the meeting.

• Адмирал был награждён за храбрость.

  The admiral was awarded for bravery.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• флотоводец (less common, historical or literary term for a naval commander)

Note: "флотоводец" is rarely used in modern Russian and carries a more historical or poetic connotation.

Antonyms:

• матрос (sailor, referring to a lower rank in the navy)

Related Phrases:

• адмирал флота - "fleet admiral", the highest naval rank.
• адмиральский флаг - "admiral's flag", a symbol of naval command.
• адмиральский час - "admiral's hour", a historical term for a midday rest or break on ships (often used metaphorically).

Usage Notes:

• The term адмирал is a direct borrowing from European languages and is used exclusively in military or naval contexts. It does not have informal or colloquial variants.
• It is always used with a formal tone and is often accompanied by additional titles like "адмирал флота" to specify the rank.
• In Russian, when addressing or referring to an admiral in direct speech, the full rank and name are often used for respect, e.g., "Адмирал Иванов".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using адмирал to refer to non-naval military ranks.
  Incorrect: "Адмирал армии" (admiral of the army).
  Correct: Use "генерал" for army ranks.
  Explanation: "Адмирал" is strictly a naval term in Russian.
• Error: Misusing case endings when addressing or describing an admiral.
  Incorrect: "Я говорил с адмирал." (missing the correct instrumental case).
  Correct: "Я говорил с адмиралом."
  Explanation: Pay attention to Russian case declensions when using the word in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian history, admirals have played significant roles, especially during the imperial period with the development of the Russian Navy under Peter the Great. Famous admirals like Fyodor Ushakov and Pavel Nakhimov are celebrated as national heroes, and their names are often associated with naval victories. The term адмирал may evoke a sense of historical pride or military honor in Russian-speaking contexts.

Related Concepts:

• флот (fleet)
• капитан (captain)
• корабль (ship)
• морская битва (naval battle)