Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aluminium'

English Word: Aluminium

Key Russian Translations:

• алюминий [ɐlʲʊˈmʲinʲɪj] - [Formal, Scientific, General Use]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

алюминий: [ɐlʲʊˈmʲinʲɪj]

Note on алюминий: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'л' sound is palatalized (soft), which is common in Russian but may be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Chemical Element/Material (Metal)

Translation(s) & Context:

• алюминий - Used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts to refer to the metal aluminium.

Usage Examples:

• Алюминий используется в производстве самолетов.

  Aluminium is used in the production of airplanes.

• Эта кастрюля сделана из алюминия.

  This pot is made of aluminium.

• Алюминий легкий, но прочный металл.

  Aluminium is a light but strong metal.

• Мы перерабатываем алюминиевые банки.

  We recycle aluminium cans.

• Алюминий проводит электричество.

  Aluminium conducts electricity.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

алюминий is a masculine inanimate noun in Russian. It follows the second declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in -й. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms:

Note: The plural form is rarely used as "алюминий" typically refers to the substance as a mass noun, but it can appear in specific technical contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No exact synonyms, as it is a specific term for the metal)

Note on Synonyms: While there are no direct synonyms, related terms like "металл" (metal) might be used in broader contexts.

Antonyms:

• Нет точных антонимов (No exact antonyms, as it is a specific material)

Related Phrases:

• алюминиевая фольга - Aluminium foil; commonly used in cooking and packaging.
• алюминиевая банка - Aluminium can; refers to beverage cans.
• алюминиевый сплав - Aluminium alloy; used in industrial and technical contexts.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "алюминий" directly corresponds to the English "aluminium" and is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in scientific, industrial, and everyday discussions about the metal.
• Unlike English, where "aluminum" (American English) and "aluminium" (British English) coexist, Russian uses only "алюминий" regardless of regional variations.
• Be mindful of the grammatical case when using "алюминий" in sentences, as Russian nouns change form based on their role in the sentence (see the declension table above).

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "алюминий" by stressing the wrong syllable (e.g., stressing the first syllable instead of the second).
  Correct: [ɐlʲʊˈmʲinʲɪj] with stress on "ми".
  Incorrect Example: *Аˈлюминий (wrong stress).
  Explanation: Stress in Russian is crucial and can change meaning or sound unnatural if misplaced.
• Error: Using incorrect case endings when declining "алюминий".
  Correct: "Я купил кастрюлю из алюминия" (genitive case).
  Incorrect Example: *Я купил кастрюлю из алюминий (nominative case).
  Explanation: Russian requires proper case usage after prepositions like "из" (of/from).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, aluminium is widely recognized as an important industrial material, especially in aerospace and manufacturing. During the Soviet era, aluminium production was a significant part of the economy, and terms related to aluminium are often associated with industrial progress.

Related Concepts:

• металл (metal)
• сталь (steel)
• медь (copper)
• сплав (alloy)