Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Apricot'

English Word: Apricot

Key Russian Translations:

• абрикос [ɐbrʲɪˈkos] - [Common, Singular]
• абрикосы [ɐbrʲɪˈkosɨ] - [Common, Plural]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

абрикос: [ɐbrʲɪˈkos]

Note on абрикос: The stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

абрикосы: [ɐbrʲɪˈkosɨ]

Note on абрикосы: The plural form maintains the stress on the second syllable, with a soft 'ы' sound at the end.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Fruit (Literal Meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• абрикос - Refers to the apricot fruit itself or a single apricot.
• абрикосы - Refers to multiple apricots, used in general contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил абрикос на рынке.

  I bought an apricot at the market.

• Абрикосы очень сладкие в этом году.

  Apricots are very sweet this year.

• Ты любишь абрикосы с йогуртом?

  Do you like apricots with yogurt?

• Этот абрикос еще не созрел.

  This apricot is not ripe yet.

• Мы сделали варенье из абрикосов.

  We made jam from apricots.

2. Apricot Tree (Extended Meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• абрикос - Can also refer to the apricot tree in certain contexts, though less common.

Usage Examples:

• У нас во дворе растет абрикос.

  An apricot tree grows in our yard.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word абрикос is a masculine noun in Russian and follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No direct synonyms, as "абрикос" is specific to apricot)

Antonyms:

• Нет прямых антонимов (No direct antonyms, as it is a specific noun)

Note: Synonyms may exist in specific regional dialects or poetic contexts, but they are not commonly used.

Related Phrases:

• абрикосовое дерево - Apricot tree (literal reference to the tree).
• абрикосовое варенье - Apricot jam (a common preparation of apricots in Russian cuisine).
• сушеные абрикосы - Dried apricots (a popular snack).

Usage Notes:

• The word "абрикос" directly corresponds to "apricot" in English and is used for both the fruit and, less commonly, the tree.
• It is a neutral term with no specific formal or informal connotations, making it suitable for all contexts.
• Be mindful of grammatical gender (masculine) and case endings when using "абрикос" in sentences, as Russian nouns decline based on their role in the sentence.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect case usage, e.g., using nominative "абрикос" instead of genitive "абрикоса" after negations like "нет" (e.g., *Нет абрикос* instead of correct "Нет абрикоса").

  Explanation: In Russian, the genitive case is required after "нет" to indicate absence. Always check the required case based on the sentence structure.

• Error: Mispronouncing the stress, e.g., stressing the first syllable *[ˈɐbrʲɪkos]* instead of the correct second syllable [ɐbrʲɪˈkos].

  Explanation: Stress in Russian is crucial, as misplaced stress can make the word sound unnatural or unintelligible. Practice stressing the second syllable.

Cultural Notes:

Apricots hold a special place in Russian and post-Soviet cuisine, especially in regions like Central Asia and the Caucasus, where they are grown abundantly. Dried apricots (сушеные абрикосы, or "курага") are a staple in markets and often used in traditional dishes or as snacks. Apricot jam (абрикосовое варенье) is also a popular homemade preserve, often served with tea or used as a filling in pastries.

Related Concepts:

• персик (peach)
• слива (plum)
• курага (dried apricot)
• фрукты (fruits)