Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aerial'

English Word: Aerial

Key Russian Translations:

• воздушный [vɐzˈduʂnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• антенна [ɐnˈtʲenːə] - [Neutral, Noun, Refers to a device]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "воздушный"; A2 (Elementary) for "антенна"

Pronunciation (Russian):

воздушный: [vɐzˈduʂnɨj]

Note on воздушный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ш" sound is a retroflex fricative, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

антенна: [ɐnˈtʲenːə]

Note on антенна: Stress on the second syllable. The double "н" indicates a slightly prolonged consonant sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to Air or Atmosphere (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• воздушный - Used to describe something pertaining to the air, sky, or atmosphere (e.g., aerial view).

Usage Examples:

• Воздушный вид на город был потрясающим.

  The aerial view of the city was stunning.

• Воздушные бои были ключевой частью войны.

  Aerial battles were a key part of the war.

• Этот воздушный шар поднимается очень высоко.

  This aerial balloon rises very high.

2. Device for Receiving Signals (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• антенна - Refers to a physical device used for radio or television signals.

Usage Examples:

• Антенна на крыше сломалась во время бури.

  The aerial on the roof broke during the storm.

• Нам нужно настроить антенну для лучшего сигнала.

  We need to adjust the aerial for a better signal.

• Эта антенна ловит только местные каналы.

  This aerial only picks up local channels.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

воздушный (Adjective): This adjective declines according to gender, number, and case. Below is the declension for singular forms in Nominative, Genitive, and Accusative cases.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter
Nominative	воздушный	воздушная	воздушное
Genitive	воздушного	воздушной	воздушного
Accusative	воздушный/воздушного	воздушную	воздушное

антенна (Noun): Feminine noun, regular declension. Singular and plural forms are shown below for key cases.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	антенна	антенны
Genitive	антенны	антенн
Accusative	антенну	антенны

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for воздушный:

• небесный (heavenly, often more poetic)
• атмосферный (atmospheric, more scientific)

Antonyms for воздушный:

• наземный (ground-based)

Synonyms for антенна:

• приёмник (receiver, less common)

Antonyms for антенна: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• воздушный бой - Aerial combat (used in military contexts).
• воздушный змей - Kite (literally "aerial snake," a toy flown in the air).
• телевизионная антенна - Television aerial (a specific type of antenna).

Usage Notes:

• "воздушный" is primarily used as an adjective to describe things related to the air or sky. It does not directly translate to "aerial" in the sense of a device.
• "антенна" is strictly a noun and refers to a physical object like a radio or TV aerial. It is not used metaphorically or in abstract senses.
• When choosing between the two, consider the context: use "воздушный" for descriptive purposes (e.g., aerial photography) and "антенна" for hardware.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "антенна" to describe an aerial view. Wrong: "Антенна вид на город." Correct: "Воздушный вид на город." Explanation: "антенна" refers to a device, not a perspective or attribute.
• Error: Misusing gender agreement with "воздушный." Wrong: "Воздушный машина." Correct: "Воздушная машина." Explanation: Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they modify.

Cultural Notes:

The term "воздушный" often evokes imagery of freedom or vastness in Russian culture, frequently appearing in poetry and literature to describe the sky or open spaces. Additionally, "воздушный змей" (kite) carries nostalgic connotations for many Russians, linked to childhood outdoor activities.

Related Concepts:

• небо (sky)
• полёт (flight)
• сигнал (signal)