Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Aromatic'

English Word: aromatic

Key Russian Translations:

• ароматный [ɐrɐˈmatnɨj] - [Formal, Informal, Adjective]
• ароматический [ɐrɐmɐˈtʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Scientific, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

ароматный: [ɐrɐˈmatnɨj]

Note on ароматный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The final 'ы' sound is a soft vowel, common in Russian adjectives.

ароматический: [ɐrɐmɐˈtʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on ароматический: Stress on the third syllable. The 'ч' is pronounced as a soft 'ch' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Pleasant Smell (Descriptive)

Translation(s) & Context:

• ароматный - Used to describe something with a pleasant, often natural fragrance, such as flowers or food.

Usage Examples:

• Этот чай очень ароматный.

  This tea is very aromatic.

• Ароматные цветы наполнили комнату запахом.

  Aromatic flowers filled the room with fragrance.

• На столе стоял ароматный пирог.

  There was an aromatic pie on the table.

2. Chemical/Scientific Context

Translation(s) & Context:

• ароматический - Used in technical or scientific contexts, especially in chemistry (e.g., aromatic compounds).

Usage Examples:

• Ароматические соединения изучаются в органической химии.

  Aromatic compounds are studied in organic chemistry.

• Это масло содержит ароматические вещества.

  This oil contains aromatic substances.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

ароматный (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

ароматический (Adjective): Similar declension pattern to 'ароматный' as a standard adjective.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for ароматный:

• душистый
• пахучий

Note: 'душистый' often implies a softer, more delicate fragrance, while 'пахучий' can sometimes have a neutral or even negative connotation depending on context.

Antonyms for ароматный:

• зловонный
• неприятный

Related Phrases:

• ароматный букет - Aromatic bouquet (often used for wine or flowers).
• ароматный чай - Aromatic tea (common phrase for fragrant tea varieties).
• ароматические масла - Aromatic oils (used in contexts like aromatherapy).

Usage Notes:

• 'ароматный' is the more common and versatile choice for everyday language when describing pleasant smells, especially for food, drinks, or nature.
• 'ароматический' is primarily used in formal or scientific contexts, such as chemistry or product descriptions (e.g., aromatic compounds or oils).
• Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian; the form must match the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'ароматический' in casual conversation to describe food or flowers. Incorrect: Этот пирог ароматический. Correct: Этот пирог ароматный. Explanation: 'ароматический' sounds overly formal and out of place in everyday speech for sensory descriptions.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement. Incorrect: Ароматный роза. Correct: Ароматная роза. Explanation: 'роза' (rose) is feminine, so the adjective must take the feminine form 'ароматная'.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, describing something as 'ароматный' often evokes a sense of warmth, comfort, or nostalgia, especially when referring to homemade food or traditional drinks like tea. Aromas are frequently associated with hospitality and family gatherings.

Related Concepts:

• запах (smell)
• дух (scent, spirit)
• благоухание (fragrance, often poetic)