Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'apiculture'

English Word: apiculture

Key Russian Translations:

• пчеловодство [pʲt͡ɕɪləvɐtstvə] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Low - This term is specialized and primarily used in agricultural, scientific, or professional contexts, rather than everyday conversation.

Difficulty: Intermediate (B2) - Requires familiarity with Russian nominal forms and vocabulary related to agriculture; suitable for learners with a solid grasp of basic grammar.

Pronunciation (Russian):

пчеловодство: [pʲt͡ɕɪləvɐtstvə]

Note on пчеловодство: The initial "пч" sound is a soft palatalized 'p' followed by 'ch', which can be challenging for English speakers; practice as "pchee-luh-vat-stva". Variations in stress may occur in dialects, but standard Russian emphasizes the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

The practice of maintaining beehives for honey production, pollination, and bee-related agriculture.

Translation(s) & Context:

• пчеловодство - Used in formal, scientific, or agricultural discussions; refers specifically to the organized cultivation of bees.

Usage Examples:

• В нашей стране пчеловодство развивается благодаря современным технологиям.

  In our country, apiculture is developing thanks to modern technologies.

• Пчеловодство требует глубоких знаний о поведении пчёл и их среде обитания.

  Apiculture requires in-depth knowledge of bee behavior and their habitat.

• Многие фермеры занимаются пчеловодством для повышения урожайности полей.

  Many farmers engage in apiculture to increase field yields through pollination.

• Государственные программы поддерживают пчеловодство как экологически важную отрасль.

  Government programs support apiculture as an environmentally crucial industry.

• В пчеловодстве используются специальные ульи для защиты пчёл от вредителей.

  In apiculture, specialized hives are used to protect bees from pests.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"пчеловодство" is a neuter noun in the third declension group in Russian. It follows regular patterns for neuter nouns but has no plural form in its primary sense as it refers to the general practice. Below is a table outlining its declension:

Note: This noun is invariant in number for its abstract meaning; if referring to specific instances, related terms like "пасека" (apiary) might be used, which has its own inflections.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • пчеловодная деятельность (pchelovodnaya deyatel'nost') - Emphasizes the activity aspect, often used in official reports.
  • апикультура (apikultura) - A direct borrowing, less common and more technical.
• Antonyms:
  • None directly, as it is a specific field; conceptually, something like "уничтожение пчёл" (unichtozheniye pchel) - bee extermination, though not a true antonym.

Related Phrases:

• Пасека (Pasieka) - Refers to a bee yard or apiary; used in contexts of physical bee-keeping setups.
• Мёдосбор (Myodosbor) - Honey harvesting; a common activity in apiculture, often in agricultural discussions.
• Улей для пчёл (Uley dlya pchel) - Beehive; a key tool in apiculture practices.

Usage Notes:

"Пчеловодство" directly corresponds to "apiculture" in English, focusing on the scientific and commercial aspects of bee-keeping. It is typically used in formal or professional settings, such as academic papers or government reports, and avoids informal contexts. When choosing between translations, prefer "пчеловодство" for general use, but "апикультура" if emphasizing borrowed terminology. Grammatically, always treat it as a neuter noun and adjust for case as needed in sentences. Be mindful of cultural emphasis on sustainability in Russian contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "пчеловодство" with "пчеловод" (pchelovod, meaning beekeeper). Incorrect: "Я изучаю пчеловод" (I study beekeeper). Correct: "Я изучаю пчеловодство" (I study apiculture). Explanation: "Пчеловодство" is the practice, while "пчеловод" is the person; misuse can alter the sentence's meaning.

• Error: Omitting case changes in sentences, e.g., using nominative in all contexts. Incorrect: "О пчеловодство" (About beekeeping, but wrong case). Correct: "О пчеловодстве" (genitive case). Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so learners must identify the sentence structure to avoid grammatical errors.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, пчеловодство holds cultural significance due to the country's long history of beekeeping, dating back to ancient Slavic traditions. Bees are often symbolic of community and productivity, and festivals like "Medovyi Spas" celebrate honey harvests, reflecting how apiculture intertwines with folklore and rural life.

Related Concepts:

• пчёлы (pchyoly) - Bees
• мёд (myod) - Honey
• сельское хозяйство (selskoye khozyaystvo) - Agriculture