Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aquarium'

English Word: aquarium

Key Russian Translations:

• аквариум [akvaˈrʲium] - [Neutral, Most Common]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

аквариум: [akvaˈrʲium]

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

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A tank or container for keeping fish or aquatic plants

Translation(s) & Context:

• аквариум - Used to refer to a home or public tank for fish and aquatic life.

Usage Examples:

• У меня дома есть большой аквариум с тропическими рыбками.

  I have a large aquarium with tropical fish at home.

• В зоопарке аквариум был самым популярным местом.

  The aquarium was the most popular spot at the zoo.

• Она купила аквариум для своего сына на день рождения.

  She bought an aquarium for her son’s birthday.

• Чистка аквариума занимает у меня целый час.

  Cleaning the aquarium takes me a whole hour.

• В этом аквариуме живут редкие виды рыб.

  Rare species of fish live in this aquarium.

2. A building or facility displaying aquatic life (e.g., a public aquarium)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аквариум - Can also refer to a larger public facility or exhibition of marine life.

Usage Examples:

• Мы посетили аквариум в центре города.

  We visited the aquarium in the city center.

• Этот аквариум славится своими шоу с дельфинами.

  This aquarium is famous for its dolphin shows.

• В аквариуме можно увидеть акул и скатов.

  You can see sharks and rays at the aquarium.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аквариум is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нет прямых синонимов (no direct synonyms, as "аквариум" is a specific term)

Note: While there are no direct synonyms, related terms like "резервуар" (reservoir) might be used in broader contexts, though they lack the specific meaning of "aquarium."

Antonyms:

• нет прямых антонимов (no direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• аквариумные рыбки - Aquarium fish (refers to fish kept in an aquarium).
• чистить аквариум - To clean the aquarium (a common chore or task).
• посетить аквариум - To visit an aquarium (referring to a public facility).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "аквариум" directly corresponds to the English "aquarium" and is used in both private (home tank) and public (exhibition) contexts.
• It is a neutral term with no significant regional variations or slang alternatives in Russian.
• Be mindful of the grammatical case when using "аквариум" in sentences, as Russian relies heavily on declensions to convey meaning.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect case usage, e.g., using the nominative "аквариум" after prepositions like "в" (in) instead of the prepositional "об аквариуме."

  Incorrect: Я видел рыбу в аквариум.

  Correct: Я видел рыбу в аквариуме.

  Explanation: The preposition "в" requires the prepositional case, but for masculine nouns like "аквариум," it often pairs with "об" in certain contexts. Here, "в аквариуме" is standard.

• Error: Mispronunciation by stressing the wrong syllable.

  Explanation: English speakers might stress the first syllable as in "aquarium" [ˈækwəriəm], but in Russian, the stress is on the second syllable: [akvaˈrʲium].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, keeping an aquarium at home is seen as a relaxing hobby, much like in English-speaking countries. Public aquariums are popular family destinations in larger cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, often integrated into zoos or standalone marine18. Aquariums may also be associated with the Soviet-era fascination with science and nature, reflecting a cultural appreciation for educational exhibits.

Related Concepts:

• рыбки (fish)
• вода (water)
• зоопарк (zoo)
• океанариум (oceanarium)