Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Armoury'

English Word: armoury

Key Russian Translations:

• арсенал [ɐrsʲɪˈnaɫ] - [Formal, Often used for a collection of weapons or metaphorical resources]
• оружейная [ɐruˈʐejnəjə] - [Formal, Refers to a room or place for storing weapons]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like military or historical discussions)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to contextual nuances

Pronunciation (Russian):

арсенал: [ɐrsʲɪˈnaɫ]

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

оружейная: [ɐruˈʐejnəjə]

Note on оружейная: Stress on the second syllable. The 'ж' sound is a voiced retroflex fricative, unique to Slavic languages.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A place where weapons are stored

Translation(s) & Context:

• оружейная - Used specifically for a physical room or storage area for weapons, often in a military or historical context.

Usage Examples:

• В замке есть старая оружейная, полная древнего оружия.

  There is an old armoury in the castle, full of ancient weapons.

• Оружейная была закрыта для посетителей из соображений безопасности.

  The armoury was closed to visitors for safety reasons.

• Солдаты проверяли состояние оружия в оружейной.

  The soldiers were checking the condition of the weapons in the armoury.

2. A collection of resources or tools (often metaphorical)

Translation(s) & Context:

• арсенал - Commonly used both literally (for weapons) and figuratively (for skills, arguments, etc.).

Usage Examples:

• У него огромный арсенал знаний по истории.

  He has a vast armoury of knowledge about history.

• Команда использовала весь свой арсенал трюков, чтобы выиграть матч.

  The team used their entire armoury of tricks to win the match.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

арсенал (Masculine Noun):

оружейная (Feminine Noun/Adjective-derived form):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for арсенал:

• запас (stock, reserve - more general)
• склад (warehouse - often for physical storage)

Synonyms for оружейная:

• оружейный склад (arms depot - more explicit)

Antonyms: None directly applicable, as the concept lacks a clear opposite.

Related Phrases:

• арсенал идей - "an armoury of ideas" (a wide range of creative thoughts or solutions)
• оружейная палата - "armoury chamber" (a historical or museum context for weapon storage, e.g., in the Kremlin)

Usage Notes:

• Choosing between translations: Use "арсенал" for both literal weapon collections and metaphorical uses (e.g., skills, ideas). Use "оружейная" strictly for a physical space or room dedicated to storing weapons.
• Register: Both terms are formal and often appear in military, historical, or academic contexts. They are less common in casual speech.
• Grammar: Pay attention to case endings, as Russian nouns decline based on their role in the sentence (see inflection tables above).

Common Errors:

• Mixing translations: English learners often use "арсенал" when referring to a specific room, which is incorrect. Correct: "оружейная" for a physical space. Incorrect example: *В замке есть арсенал* (should be *оружейная*).
• Wrong case usage: Failing to adjust the noun case in sentences. Example: Saying *Я пошел в арсенал* (correct) vs. *Я пошел в арсенале* (incorrect prepositional case).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "оружейная палата" (Armoury Chamber) is particularly significant, referring to a famous museum in the Moscow Kremlin that houses historical weapons, armor, and royal regalia. Mentioning "оружейная" might evoke this cultural reference for native speakers.

Related Concepts:

• оружие (weapon)
• вооружение (armament)
• склад (warehouse)