Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'field'

English Word: field

Key Russian Translations:

• поле [ˈpolʲe] - [Neutral, Common Usage]
• область [ˈobɫəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Abstract or Figurative]
• площадка [plɐˈɕːatkə] - [Informal, Often for Sports or Specific Areas]

Frequency: High (especially "поле")

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "поле"), B1 (Intermediate for "область" and "площадка")

Pronunciation (Russian):

поле: [ˈpolʲe]

Note on поле: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "e" is pronounced as a soft "ye" sound due to the soft sign influence of "л".

область: [ˈobɫəsʲtʲ]

Note on область: Stress on the first syllable. The "л" is soft, and the final "ть" is often reduced in casual speech.

площадка: [plɐˈɕːatkə]

Note on площадка: Stress on the second syllable. The "щ" sound is a long, soft "shch".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A piece of open land (agricultural or natural)

Translation(s) & Context:

• поле - Used for agricultural fields, meadows, or open land in general.

Usage Examples:

• На поле растут пшеница и ячмень.

  Wheat and barley grow in the field.

• Мы гуляли по широкому полю.

  We walked across a wide field.

• Поле было покрыто снегом.

  The field was covered with snow.

2. A specific area of study or expertise (figurative)

Translation(s) & Context:

• область - Used in formal contexts for a field of study, research, or expertise.

Usage Examples:

• Он работает в области биотехнологий.

  He works in the field of biotechnology.

• Это вне моей области знаний.

  This is outside my field of knowledge.

• Её область интересов — история искусства.

  Her field of interest is art history.

3. A designated area for sports or activities

Translation(s) & Context:

• площадка - Used for sports fields or specific activity areas, often smaller in scale.

Usage Examples:

• Дети играют на спортивной площадке.

  The children are playing on the sports field.

• Площадка для баскетбола была пуста.

  The basketball field was empty.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

поле (neuter noun):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	поле	поля
Genitive	поля	полей
Dative	полю	полям
Accusative	поле	поля
Instrumental	полем	полями
Prepositional	о поле	о полях

область (feminine noun): Follows standard feminine declension patterns (1st declension). Regular forms.

площадка (feminine noun): Follows standard feminine declension patterns (1st declension). Regular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "поле":

• луг (meadow)
• равнина (plain)

Note: "луг" is more specific to grassy meadows, while "равнина" implies a broader, flatter area.

Antonyms for "поле":

• лес (forest)
• город (city)

Related Phrases:

• поле битвы - "battlefield" (literal or figurative)
• в области науки - "in the field of science" (formal context)
• игровая площадка - "playground" (for children or sports)

Usage Notes:

• "поле" is the most versatile and commonly used translation for "field," covering literal open land and some figurative uses.
• "область" is strictly used in abstract or formal contexts, such as academic fields or areas of expertise. Avoid using it for physical fields.
• "площадка" is more specific to designated or smaller areas, often related to sports or play. It’s less formal than the other terms.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "область" for a physical field. Incorrect: "На области растут цветы" (Intended: "Flowers grow in the field").
  Correct: "На поле растут цветы."
• Error: Confusing "площадка" with larger fields. Incorrect: "Мы гуляли по площадке" for a large open field.
  Correct: Use "поле" for large open areas.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "поле" often evokes imagery of vast, open landscapes, which are iconic in Russian literature and folklore. It may carry a sense of freedom or expansiveness, as seen in expressions like "широкое русское поле" (the wide Russian field), symbolizing the boundless nature of the Russian countryside.

Related Concepts:

• луг (meadow)
• степь (steppe)
• долина (valley)