Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Airstrip'

English Word: airstrip

Key Russian Translations:

• взлётно-посадочная полоса [vzljotno-posadochnaja polosa] - [Formal, Aviation Context]
• аэродромная полоса [aerodromnaja polosa] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in aviation and military contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to specialized vocabulary

Pronunciation (Russian):

взлётно-посадочная полоса: [vzljotno-posadochnaja polosa]

Note on взлётно-посадочная полоса: Stress falls on "взлёт-" and "по-са-доч-". The "вз-" can be tricky for non-native speakers due to the consonant cluster.

аэродромная полоса: [aerodromnaja polosa]

Note on аэродромная полоса: Stress on "а-э-ро-дром-". The word "аэро-" often challenges learners with its vowel sequence.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A runway for aircraft takeoff and landing (general)

Translation(s) & Context:

• взлётно-посадочная полоса - Commonly used in both civilian and military aviation contexts to refer to a runway or airstrip.

Usage Examples:

• Самолёт приземлился на взлётно-посадочную полосу в условиях сильного ветра.

  The plane landed on the airstrip under strong wind conditions.

• Новая взлётно-посадочная полоса была построена для малых самолётов.

  A new airstrip was built for small aircraft.

• Взлётно-посадочная полоса была повреждена после шторма.

  The airstrip was damaged after the storm.

2. A runway at an airfield (technical or specific)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аэродромная полоса - Used in technical or formal contexts, often referring to runways at specific airfields.

Usage Examples:

• Аэродромная полоса на военной базе была модернизирована.

  The airfield runway at the military base was upgraded.

• Эта аэродромная полоса используется только для экстренных посадок.

  This airfield runway is used only for emergency landings.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

взлётно-посадочная полоса (feminine noun): Follows regular declension patterns for feminine nouns ending in -а.

аэродромная полоса (feminine noun): Follows similar declension rules as above. Refer to the table for patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• полоса для взлёта
• взлётная полоса

Note: "взлётная полоса" often emphasizes the takeoff aspect, while "взлётно-посадочная полоса" covers both takeoff and landing.

Antonyms:

• (No direct antonyms as this is a specific term)

Related Phrases:

• строительство взлётно-посадочной полосы - Construction of an airstrip.
• ремонт аэродромной полосы - Repair of an airfield runway.
• посадка на взлётно-посадочную полосу - Landing on an airstrip.

Usage Notes:

• "взлётно-посадочная полоса" is the more common and versatile term, suitable for most contexts involving runways or airstrips.
• "аэродромная полоса" is more technical and often used in formal or military discussions about specific airfield infrastructure.
• Both terms are typically used in formal or specialized contexts rather than casual conversation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "полоса" alone without the compound adjectives like "взлётно-посадочная". This is incorrect as "полоса" by itself is too vague and could mean "strip" or "lane" in other contexts.

  Incorrect: Самолёт приземлился на полосу.

  Correct: Самолёт приземлился на взлётно-посадочную полосу.

• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, especially for "взлётно-". Stress errors can lead to misunderstandings.

  Tip: Practice stressing "взлёт-" to avoid sounding unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking regions, especially in remote areas of Siberia or the Far East, airstrips ("взлётно-посадочные полосы") are vital for connectivity due to limited road infrastructure. The term may evoke associations with small, rugged runways used by regional aircraft.

Related Concepts:

• аэродром (airfield)
• самолёт (airplane)
• взлёт (takeoff)
• посадка (landing)