Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Album'

English Word: album

Key Russian Translations:

• альбом [ˈalʲbəm] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• пластинка [plɐˈstʲinkə] - [Informal, Often Refers to Vinyl Records]

Frequency: High (especially "альбом")

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner) for "альбом"; A2 (Elementary) for "пластинка"

Pronunciation (Russian):

альбом: [ˈalʲbəm]

Note on альбом: Stress falls on the first syllable. The 'л' is palatalized, pronounced with the tongue raised toward the palate.

пластинка: [plɐˈstʲinkə]

Note on пластинка: Stress on the second syllable. The 'т' is softened due to the following 'и'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Collection of Music or Songs

Translation(s) & Context:

• альбом - Used for a music album or a collection of songs by an artist.
• пластинка - Often refers specifically to a vinyl record album, less common in modern contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Её новый альбом стал очень популярным.

  Her new album became very popular.

• У меня есть коллекция старых пластинок.

  I have a collection of old records.

• Этот альбом был записан в прошлом году.

  This album was recorded last year.

• Я купил пластинку Beatles на распродаже.

  I bought a Beatles record at a sale.

• Его альбом получил награду за лучший саундтрек.

  His album won an award for the best soundtrack.

2. A Book or Binder for Photographs or Stamps

Translation(s) & Context:

• альбом - Used for a photo album or a collection of stamps, postcards, etc.

Usage Examples:

• Она показала мне семейный альбом с фотографиями.

  She showed me a family album with photos.

• У него есть альбом марок из разных стран.

  He has a stamp album from different countries.

• Я храню свои детские рисунки в альбоме.

  I keep my childhood drawings in an album.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

альбом (Masculine Noun):

пластинка (Feminine Noun):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for альбом (music/photo collection):

• сборник (collection, often for music or texts)
• набор (set, less common)

Note: "сборник" often implies a compilation of works by different authors or artists, while "альбом" is more specific to a single artist or theme.

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• выпустить альбом - to release an album (music)
• фотоальбом - photo album
• грампластинка - gramophone record (older term for vinyl record)

Usage Notes:

• "альбом" is the most versatile and widely used term for both music albums and photo albums. It is the safest choice for learners in most contexts.
• "пластинка" is more specific to vinyl records and may sound dated or nostalgic in modern Russian. It is rarely used for digital or CD albums.
• When referring to a music album, ensure the context is clear as "альбом" can also mean a photo album. Use additional descriptors like "музыкальный альбом" if needed.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "пластинка" for modern music albums (e.g., digital or CD).
  Incorrect: Я скачал новую пластинку. (I downloaded a new record.)
  Correct: Я скачал новый альбом. (I downloaded a new album.)
  Explanation: "пластинка" specifically refers to physical vinyl records, not modern formats.
• Error: Misusing cases after prepositions.
  Incorrect: Я купил альбом с музыка. (Incorrect genitive form.)
  Correct: Я купил альбом с музыкой. (Correct instrumental case after "с".)
  Explanation: Pay attention to case usage after prepositions like "с" (with).

Cultural Notes:

In Soviet times, "пластинка" was the common term for vinyl records, which were highly valued as access to Western music was limited. Today, "альбом" dominates in both music and photography contexts, reflecting modern usage and globalization of terms.

Related Concepts:

• песня (song)
• трек (track)
• фотография (photograph)