Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Anthology'

English Word: anthology

Key Russian Translations:

• антология [ɐntɐˈloɡʲɪjə] - [Formal, Literary]
• сборник [ˈzbornʲɪk] - [General, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium (used in literary and academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

антология: [ɐntɐˈloɡʲɪjə]

Note on антология: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'г' is pronounced as a hard 'g'.

сборник: [ˈzbornʲɪk]

Note on сборник: Stress on the first syllable. The 'р' is rolled slightly.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. A collection of literary works (poems, stories, etc.)

Translation(s) & Context:

• антология - Often used for curated, high-quality collections, especially in a formal or academic context.
• сборник - More general term, can refer to any collection, including textbooks or compilations.

Usage Examples:

• Эта антология русской поэзии включает произведения Пушкина и Лермонтова.

  This anthology of Russian poetry includes works by Pushkin and Lermontov.

• Я купил сборник рассказов современных авторов.

  I bought a collection of stories by contemporary authors.

• Антология мировой литературы была издана в прошлом году.

  An anthology of world literature was published last year.

• В этом сборнике собраны статьи по экологии.

  This collection contains articles on ecology.

• Учитель рекомендовал антологию для изучения классической прозы.

  The teacher recommended an anthology for studying classical prose.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

антология (feminine noun):

сборник (masculine noun):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for антология/сборник:

• подборка
• компиляция
• хрестоматия (more specific to educational collections)

Note: 'хрестоматия' is often used for educational or classic literature collections, while 'подборка' is more informal.

Antonyms:

• оригинал (original, as opposed to a collection)

Related Phrases:

• антология поэзии - anthology of poetry
• сборник рассказов - collection of stories
• сборник упражнений - collection of exercises (often in educational contexts)

Usage Notes:

• 'антология' is more specific and often implies a carefully curated or prestigious collection, typically used in literary or academic contexts.
• 'сборник' is a broader term and can refer to any kind of collection, including non-literary ones (e.g., a collection of articles or exercises).
• When choosing between the two, consider the formality and context: use 'антология' for artistic or high-value works and 'сборник' for general or practical compilations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'антология' for any collection, even non-literary ones.
  Incorrect: антология задач (anthology of problems).
  Correct: сборник задач (collection of problems).
  Explanation: 'антология' is reserved for literary or artistic works, while 'сборник' is more versatile.
• Error: Incorrect case endings due to unfamiliarity with declension.
  Incorrect: Я читаю антология.
  Correct: Я читаю антологию.
  Explanation: Pay attention to the accusative case for direct objects.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, anthologies ('антология') often hold significant value in preserving literary heritage. Many Soviet-era anthologies were published to promote classic and contemporary literature, and owning such collections was a sign of intellectual status. Today, 'сборник' is widely used in educational settings for textbooks and compilations.

Related Concepts:

• литература (literature)
• поэзия (poetry)
• проза (prose)
• издание (edition/publication)