Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Apron'

English Word: Apron

Key Russian Translations:

• фартук [ˈfartuk] - [Informal, Common]
• передник [pʲɪˈrʲednʲɪk] - [Formal, Less Common]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

фартук: [ˈfartuk]

Note on фартук: Stress falls on the first syllable. The 'у' sounds like the 'oo' in 'food'.

передник: [pʲɪˈrʲednʲɪk]

Note on передник: Stress on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled softly, and 'е' is pronounced as 'ye'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A protective garment worn over clothes (e.g., in the kitchen)

Translation(s) & Context:

• фартук - Commonly used for kitchen or work aprons.
• передник - More formal or archaic, sometimes used in specific contexts like traditional clothing.

Usage Examples:

• Она надела фартук, чтобы не испачкать платье.

  She put on an apron so as not to stain her dress.

• Повар всегда носит белый фартук на кухне.

  The chef always wears a white apron in the kitchen.

• В старину женщины носили передник как часть костюма.

  In the old days, women wore an apron as part of their costume.

• Фартук защищает одежду во время работы.

  An apron protects clothes during work.

• Купи мне новый фартук для шитья.

  Buy me a new apron for sewing.

2. A part of an airport or stage (technical usage)

Translation(s) & Context:

• фартук - Used in technical contexts like aviation (airport apron).

Usage Examples:

• Самолёт стоит на фартуке аэропорта.

  The plane is parked on the airport apron.

• Фартук сцены был украшен цветами.

  The stage apron was decorated with flowers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

фартук (noun, masculine, inanimate):

передник (noun, masculine, inanimate): Follows similar declension patterns as фартук, with regular masculine endings.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for фартук:

• передник (more formal or traditional)

Note: 'передник' is less common in modern speech and often refers to traditional or historical clothing.

Antonyms: None directly applicable for this noun.

Related Phrases:

• кухонный фартук - Kitchen apron (protective garment for cooking).
• фартук аэропорта - Airport apron (area for parking aircraft).
• надеть фартук - To put on an apron (literal or figurative for starting work).

Usage Notes:

• 'фартук' is the most common and versatile term for 'apron' in Russian, used in both everyday and technical contexts.
• 'передник' is rarely used in modern Russian and may sound outdated or context-specific (e.g., traditional clothing).
• In technical contexts like aviation, 'фартук' is the standard term for 'apron' and does not change based on formality.
• Ensure proper grammatical agreement when using these nouns, as they follow standard masculine declension patterns.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'передник' in casual conversation for a kitchen apron.
  Incorrect: Я купил передник для кухни.
  Correct: Я купил фартук для кухни.
  Explanation: 'передник' is archaic and not typically used for modern kitchen aprons.
• Error: Incorrect case usage due to misunderstanding of declension.
  Incorrect: Я вижу фартук на столе (should be Accusative).
  Correct: Я вижу фартук на столе.
  Explanation: Since 'фартук' is inanimate, the accusative form matches the nominative.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the 'фартук' is often associated with domestic life and cooking, particularly in the image of a traditional homemaker. In Soviet-era imagery, aprons were frequently depicted as part of a worker's uniform, symbolizing labor and practicality. The term 'передник' may evoke historical or folkloric connotations, linked to traditional Russian clothing worn during festivals or in rural settings.

Related Concepts:

• халат (lab coat or robe)
• униформа (uniform)
• защита (protection)