Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Apple'

English Word: Apple

Key Russian Translations:

• яблоко [ˈjabləkə] - [Neutral, Singular]
• яблоки [ˈjabləkʲɪ] - [Neutral, Plural]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner)

Pronunciation (Russian):

яблоко: [ˈjabləkə]

Note on яблоко: The stress falls on the first syllable. The 'я' is pronounced as a soft 'ya' sound, which may be challenging for beginners.

яблоки: [ˈjabləkʲɪ]

Note on яблоки: Similar to the singular form, but note the soft 'k' sound before the plural ending.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Fruit (Literal Meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• яблоко - Used for a single apple, in both formal and informal contexts.
• яблоки - Refers to multiple apples, commonly used in markets or recipes.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил яблоко на рынке.

  I bought an apple at the market.

• На столе лежат три яблока.

  There are three apples on the table.

• Она любит яблоки с мёдом.

  She likes apples with honey.

• Это яблоко очень сладкое.

  This apple is very sweet.

• Мы собрали много яблок в саду.

  We picked a lot of apples in the garden.

2. Metaphorical or Idiomatic Usage (e.g., "Apple of Discord")

Translation(s) & Context:

• яблоко раздора - Used in the idiom meaning "apple of discord," referring to a source of conflict.

Usage Examples:

• Этот вопрос стал яблоком раздора в нашей семье.

  This issue became the apple of discord in our family.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

яблоко (Singular, Neuter Noun)

The word "яблоко" is a neuter noun and follows the standard declension pattern for neuter nouns in Russian. Below is the declension table:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• плод (fruit, more general term)

Note: "плод" is a broader term for fruit and is less commonly used for "apple" in everyday speech.

Antonyms:

• No direct antonyms exist for "apple" as a fruit.

Related Phrases:

• яблоко раздора - "Apple of discord," meaning a source of conflict or disagreement.
• яблочный сок - "Apple juice," a common beverage.
• яблочный пирог - "Apple pie," a popular dessert.

Usage Notes:

• The word "яблоко" is the standard term for "apple" in Russian and can be used in both singular and plural forms depending on the context.
• Be mindful of grammatical cases when using "яблоко" or "яблоки," as Russian nouns change form based on their role in a sentence (see the declension table above).
• In idiomatic expressions like "яблоко раздора," the word takes on a metaphorical meaning and is always used in the singular form.

Common Errors:

• Incorrect Case Usage: English speakers often forget to change the form of "яблоко" based on the grammatical case. For example, saying "Я вижу яблоко" (correct) vs. "Я вижу яблоку" (incorrect, wrong case).
• Pronunciation Mistake: Misplacing stress on the second syllable ("яблОко" instead of "Яблоко") can lead to misunderstandings, as stress is crucial in Russian.

Cultural Notes:

Apples are a significant part of Russian cuisine and folklore. They often appear in traditional recipes like "шарлотка" (a type of apple cake) and are associated with harvest festivals. In Russian fairy tales, magical apples sometimes symbolize health or rejuvenation, as seen in stories like "The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights."

Related Concepts:

• фрукты (fruits)
• сад (garden)
• урожай (harvest)