Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Airmail'

English Word: Airmail

Key Russian Translations:

• авиапочта [ˌavʲɪɐˈpotʃtə] - [Formal, Standard Usage]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

авиапочта: [ˌavʲɪɐˈpotʃtə]

Note on авиапочта: Stress falls on the second syllable of "почта" (potch-TA). The "авиа" part is pronounced with a soft 'v' sound, typical in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Mail sent via air transportation

Translation(s) & Context:

• авиапочта - Used in formal and standard contexts to refer to mail delivered by air.

Usage Examples:

• Я отправил письмо авиапочтой, чтобы оно дошло быстрее.

  I sent the letter by airmail so it would arrive faster.

• Авиапочта стоит дороже, чем обычная почта.

  Airmail costs more than regular mail.

• Международные посылки часто отправляют авиапочтой.

  International parcels are often sent by airmail.

• Проверьте, доступна ли авиапочта для этого региона.

  Check if airmail is available for this region.

• Она получила письмо авиапочтой из Америки.

  She received a letter by airmail from America.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word авиапочта is a feminine noun in Russian and follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in "-а".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• воздушная почта (less common, more descriptive)

Note: "воздушная почта" is rarely used in modern Russian and may sound outdated or overly formal.

Antonyms:

• наземная почта (surface mail)

Related Phrases:

• отправить авиапочтой - to send by airmail
• получить авиапочтой - to receive by airmail
• авиапочтовое отправление - airmail shipment

Usage Notes:

• The term авиапочта is the standard and most widely used term for "airmail" in Russian. It is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts when discussing mail delivery by air.
• It is often used in postal services and international shipping contexts. Be aware that it might not be used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions.
• The plural form (авиапочты) is rarely used unless referring to multiple types or instances of airmail services.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing the case endings, e.g., saying *авиапочта* instead of *авиапочтой* in instrumental case when saying "sent by airmail".
  Correct: Я отправил письмо авиапочтой. (I sent the letter by airmail.)
  Incorrect: *Я отправил письмо авиапочта.*
• Error: Confusing авиапочта with other types of mail like экспресс-почта (express mail).
  Explanation: Авиапочта specifically refers to air delivery, not necessarily speed.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, airmail (авиапочта) is commonly associated with international correspondence due to the vast size of the country and the historical reliance on air transport for long-distance mail delivery. During the Soviet era, airmail was a significant means of communication with foreign countries, often carrying a sense of importance or urgency.

Related Concepts:

• почта (mail)
• посылка (parcel)
• письмо (letter)
• авиаперевозка (air transportation)