Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'airliner'

English Word: airliner

Key Russian Translations:

• пассажирский самолёт [pɐsɐˈʒirskʲɪj sɐmɐˈlʲot] - [Formal, Commonly Used]
• лайнер [ˈlajnʲɪr] - [Informal, Often Used for Large Aircraft]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "пассажирский самолёт"; A2 (Elementary) for "лайнер"

Pronunciation (Russian):

пассажирский самолёт: [pɐsɐˈʒirskʲɪj sɐmɐˈlʲot]

Note on пассажирский самолёт: Stress falls on the second syllable of "пассажирский" and the third syllable of "самолёт".

лайнер: [ˈlajnʲɪr]

Note on лайнер: Stress is on the first syllable; the "й" sound requires a soft pronunciation of the preceding consonant.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A large passenger aircraft

Translation(s) & Context:

• пассажирский самолёт - Used in formal and technical contexts, such as aviation reports or news.
• лайнер - Often used colloquially to refer to large, luxurious aircraft, sometimes implying international flights.

Usage Examples:

• Этот пассажирский самолёт может перевозить до 300 человек.

  This airliner can carry up to 300 people.

• Новый лайнер авиакомпании оснащён современными технологиями.

  The airline's new airliner is equipped with modern technology.

• Пассажирский самолёт совершил аварийную посадку.

  The airliner made an emergency landing.

• Лайнер взлетел из аэропорта Домодедово.

  The airliner took off from Domodedovo Airport.

• На борту пассажирского самолёта находились туристы из разных стран.

  There were tourists from different countries on board the airliner.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

пассажирский самолёт (Noun Phrase):

As a compound phrase, both words decline according to Russian grammar rules. "Пассажирский" is an adjective agreeing with "самолёт" (masculine noun).

лайнер (Noun):

Declines as a regular masculine noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "пассажирский самолёт" / "лайнер":

• авиалайнер
• самолёт (general term)

Note: "Авиалайнер" is a more technical term, often used in written contexts, while "самолёт" is broader and can refer to any aircraft.

Antonyms:

• грузовой самолёт (cargo plane)

Related Phrases:

• пассажирский самолёт совершил посадку - The airliner landed. (Common phrase in news or reports)
• трансатлантический лайнер - Transatlantic airliner. (Refers to long-haul flights)
• на борту лайнера - On board the airliner. (Common in travel contexts)

Usage Notes:

• "Пассажирский самолёт" is the more formal and precise term for "airliner", often used in official or technical contexts. It explicitly indicates the aircraft's purpose (carrying passengers).
• "Лайнер" is a shorter, more colloquial term and can imply a larger or more luxurious aircraft. It is also used for ships, so context is important to avoid ambiguity.
• When choosing between the two, use "пассажирский самолёт" in writing or formal speech, and "лайнер" in casual conversations or when emphasizing size or prestige.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "лайнер" to refer to small passenger planes.
  Incorrect: Лайнер для местных рейсов.
  Correct: Самолёт для местных рейсов.
  Explanation: "Лайнер" typically refers to large, long-distance aircraft, so using it for small or regional planes sounds unnatural.
• Error: Omitting "пассажирский" when specificity is needed.
  Incorrect: Самолёт разбился. (Ambiguous if it's an airliner or another type of plane)
  Correct: Пассажирский самолёт разбился.
  Explanation: Adding "пассажирский" clarifies that it is an airliner carrying passengers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "лайнер" often carries a sense of grandeur or prestige, historically tied to luxury ocean liners and extended to large aircraft. It is commonly associated with major airlines or international travel, reflecting a sense of modernity and global connection.

Related Concepts:

• самолёт (aircraft)
• авиация (aviation)
• аэропорт (airport)
• рейс (flight)