Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Antelope'

English Word: antelope

Key Russian Translations:

• антилопа [ɐnʲtʲɪˈɫopə] - [General, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

антилопа: [ɐnʲtʲɪˈɫopə]

Note on антилопа: Stress falls on the third syllable. The initial 'а' is pronounced as a reduced vowel [ɐ].

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A type of swift, deer-like mammal native to Africa and parts of Asia

Translation(s) & Context:

• антилопа - Refers to any species of antelope, used in both scientific and everyday contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Антилопа грациозно бежала по саванне.

  The antelope ran gracefully across the savanna.

• В Африке обитает множество видов антилоп.

  Many species of antelopes live in Africa.

• Антилопы часто становятся добычей львов.

  Antelopes often become prey for lions.

• Я видел антилопу в зоопарке.

  I saw an antelope at the zoo.

• Антилопа гну известна своими массовыми миграциями.

  The wildebeest antelope is known for its mass migrations.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

антилопа is a feminine noun. It follows the regular declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• газель (specifically for smaller species like gazelles)

Note: "Газель" is often used for specific smaller antelope species and may not cover all types of antelopes.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• антилопа гну - Wildebeest (a specific type of antelope known for migrations).
• стадо антилоп - A herd of antelopes (common phrase in wildlife contexts).
• охота на антилоп - Hunting for antelopes (used in historical or wildlife contexts).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "антилопа" is a direct equivalent to "antelope" and is used in both formal (scientific, documentary) and informal contexts (everyday speech).
• For specific species of antelopes, Russians may use more precise terms like "газель" (gazelle) or "гну" (wildebeest), often in combination with "антилопа" (e.g., "антилопа гну").
• The word is always feminine in Russian, so adjectives or verbs agreeing with it must reflect this gender.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect gender agreement. English speakers may forget that "антилопа" is feminine and use masculine forms of adjectives or past-tense verbs.
  • Incorrect: Антилопа был красивый. (using masculine "был")
  • Correct: Антилопа была красивая. (using feminine "была")
• Error: Mispronunciation of stress. English speakers may stress the first syllable as in English, but in Russian, the stress is on the third syllable [ɐnʲtʲɪˈɫopə].

Cultural Notes:

Antelopes are not native to Russia, so the word "антилопа" is primarily associated with exotic wildlife, often seen in documentaries, zoos, or literature about Africa. The concept may evoke images of the African savanna for Russian speakers, and it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe grace or speed.

Related Concepts:

• газель (gazelle)
• гну (wildebeest)
• саванна (savanna)
• дикая природа (wildlife)