Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Airbase'

English Word: Airbase

Key Russian Translations:

• авиабаза [ˌavɪəˈbazə] - [Formal, Commonly Used]
• воздушная база [vɐzˈduʂnəjə ˈbazə] - [Less Common, Formal]

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

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "авиабаза"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "воздушная база" due to less frequent usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

авиабаза: [ˌavɪəˈbazə]

Note on авиабаза: Stress falls on the second syllable "ба". The "а" sounds are pronounced as short, open vowels.

воздушная база: [vɐzˈduʂnəjə ˈbazə]

Note on воздушная база: Stress falls on "ду" in "воздушная" and "ба" in "база". The "ш" is a retroflex sound, unique to Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A military facility for aircraft operations

Translation(s) & Context:

• авиабаза - Primary term used in military and aviation contexts to refer to an airbase.
• воздушная база - A more descriptive but less common alternative, often used in formal or technical writing.

Usage Examples:

• На этой авиабазе базируются истребители.

  Fighter jets are stationed at this airbase.

• Авиабаза была построена во время войны.

  The airbase was built during the war.

• Воздушная база находится в стратегически важном регионе.

  The airbase is located in a strategically important region.

• На авиабазе проводятся учения.

  Training exercises are being conducted at the airbase.

• Эта воздушная база обслуживает военные самолёты.

  This airbase services military aircraft.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

авиабаза (Feminine Noun): Follows the standard feminine noun declension in Russian.

воздушная база (Feminine Noun Phrase): The adjective "воздушная" agrees with "база" in gender, number, and case. Declension follows similar rules as above for "база", with "воздушная" changing accordingly (e.g., Nominative Plural: воздушные базы).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• военный аэродром (military airfield - broader term)

Note: "военный аэродром" may refer to any military airfield, not necessarily a full-scale base like "авиабаза".

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable

Related Phrases:

• стратегическая авиабаза - Strategic airbase (used for critical military operations)
• военная авиабаза - Military airbase (emphasizing military nature)
• базирование на авиабазе - Stationing at an airbase (common in military reports)

Usage Notes:

• "авиабаза" is the most commonly used term for "airbase" in Russian, especially in military or news contexts. It directly corresponds to the English term.
• "воздушная база" is less frequent and might be encountered in more formal or technical discussions. It can sound slightly redundant since "воздушная" (air) is implied in "авиабаза".
• Be mindful of the context: "авиабаза" is almost exclusively military, so it does not apply to civilian airports.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "аэропорт" (airport) instead of "авиабаза" for a military airbase. Wrong: "Военный аэропорт" (sounds unnatural). Correct: "Военная авиабаза".
• Error: Incorrect stress in pronunciation of "авиабаза", stressing "авиа" instead of "база". This changes the word's natural flow in Russian.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the term "авиабаза" often carries connotations of military power and strategic importance, especially in discussions of international relations or historical events like the Cold War. Many Russian airbases are well-known due to their historical significance, such as those in Crimea or Syria.

Related Concepts:

• аэродром (airfield)
• военная авиация (military aviation)
• истребитель (fighter jet)