Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'antenna'

English Word: antenna

Key Russian Translations:

• антенна [ɐnˈtʲenːə] - [Formal, Technical, Most Common]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical and everyday contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, easy to learn due to similarity with English)

Pronunciation (Russian):

антенна: [ɐnˈtʲenːə]

Note on антенна: The stress falls on the second syllable. The double 'н' is pronounced with a slightly prolonged sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A device for receiving or transmitting signals (technical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• антенна - Used in technical contexts for radio, TV, or communication devices.

Usage Examples:

• Антенна на крыше ловит сигнал лучше.

  The antenna on the roof catches the signal better.

• Нам нужно установить новую телевизионную антенну.

  We need to install a new television antenna.

• Антенна была повреждена во время шторма.

  The antenna was damaged during the storm.

• Эта антенна используется для спутниковой связи.

  This antenna is used for satellite communication.

• Проверь, правильно ли подключена антенна.

  Check if the antenna is connected properly.

2. Insect antenna (biological context, less common)

Translation(s) & Context:

• антенна - Occasionally used in biology to refer to an insect's antenna (though "усик" is more common).

Usage Examples:

• Антенны насекомых помогают им ориентироваться.

  The antennae of insects help them navigate.

• У этого жука длинные антенны.

  This beetle has long antennae.

• Антенны бабочки очень чувствительны.

  The butterfly's antennae are very sensitive.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

антенна is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for антенна (technical context):

• приёмник (receiver, less specific)

Synonyms for антенна (biological context):

• усик (more common for insect antennae)

Antonyms: None directly applicable.

Note: Synonyms like "усик" are preferred in biological contexts, while "антенна" is almost exclusively used for technical devices.

Related Phrases:

• телевизионная антенна - Television antenna.
• спутниковая антенна - Satellite antenna (dish).
• радио антенна - Radio antenna.
• установить антенну - To install an antenna.

Usage Notes:

• The word "антенна" is a direct borrowing from Latin via other European languages, so it closely resembles the English "antenna" in both form and meaning, making it easy to recognize and use.
• It is primarily used in technical contexts for devices that receive or transmit signals. In biological contexts, "усик" is more common for insect antennae.
• Be mindful of grammatical gender (feminine) and case endings when using "антенна" in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "антенна" for insect antennae in everyday or scientific speech.
  Incorrect: У муравья сломана антенна. (The ant's antenna is broken.)
  Correct: У муравья сломан усик. (The ant's antenna is broken.)
  Explanation: "Усик" is the standard term for insect antennae; "антенна" sounds overly technical or unnatural in this context.
• Error: Incorrect case endings due to unfamiliarity with Russian declension.
  Incorrect: Я купил антенна. (I bought an antenna.)
  Correct: Я купил антенну. (I bought an antenna.)
  Explanation: The accusative case requires the ending -у for "антенна."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, antennas (especially television or satellite dishes) are often associated with access to information and entertainment. During the Soviet era, antennas were a symbol of connecting to the outside world through radio or limited TV broadcasts. Today, satellite antennas are common in rural areas for accessing a wider range of channels.

Related Concepts:

• сигнал (signal)
• приёмник (receiver)
• передатчик (transmitter)
• спутник (satellite)