Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Artisan'

English Word: Artisan

Key Russian Translations:

• ремесленник [rʲɪmʲɪsˈlʲenːɪk] - [Formal, Neutral]
• мастер [ˈmastʲɪr] - [Neutral, Often used for skilled professionals]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "ремесленник"; A2 (Elementary) for "мастер"

Pronunciation (Russian):

ремесленник: [rʲɪmʲɪsˈlʲenːɪk]

Note on ремесленник: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "р" is rolled, and "е" sounds like "ye".

мастер: [ˈmastʲɪr]

Note on мастер: Stress on the first syllable. The "р" is rolled, and "е" is pronounced as "ye".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A skilled craftsperson making things by hand

Translation(s) & Context:

• ремесленник - Used to describe someone who works in traditional crafts or trades, often with a historical or formal connotation.
• мастер - Refers to a skilled professional, often in a broader sense, not limited to handmade crafts.

Usage Examples:

• Этот ремесленник делает удивительные керамические изделия.

  This artisan makes amazing ceramic products.

• Мастер по дереву создал красивую мебель для нашего дома.

  The wood artisan created beautiful furniture for our home.

• Ремесленники прошлого передавали свои навыки из поколения в поколение.

  Artisans of the past passed their skills from generation to generation.

• Он настоящий мастер своего дела.

  He is a true artisan of his craft.

• На ярмарке ремесленники продавали изделия ручной работы.

  At the fair, artisans sold handmade goods.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

ремесленник (Noun, Masculine, Animate):

мастер (Noun, Masculine, Animate):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for ремесленник:

• кустарь
• умелец

Note: "кустарь" often implies a more rudimentary or small-scale craftsperson, while "умелец" emphasizes skill and talent.

Synonyms for мастер:

• специалист
• профессионал

Antonyms:

• любитель (amateur)
• новичок (beginner)

Related Phrases:

• ремесленник своего дела - "An artisan of their trade" (used metaphorically for someone highly skilled).
• мастер на все руки - "A jack-of-all-trades" (someone skilled in many areas).
• школа ремесленников - "School of artisans" (a place or tradition of learning crafts).

Usage Notes:

• "ремесленник" is more specific to traditional crafts and trades, often with a historical or cultural connotation. It might sound slightly outdated in modern contexts unless referring to handmade goods or historical figures.
• "мастер" is more versatile and commonly used in modern Russian to describe any skilled professional, not necessarily limited to crafts.
• Choose "ремесленник" when emphasizing the handmade or traditional aspect of the work. Use "мастер" for a broader sense of expertise or skill.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ремесленник" to describe a modern professional like a software developer.
  Incorrect: Он ремесленник в программировании.
  Correct: Он мастер в программировании.
  Explanation: "ремесленник" is tied to physical crafts, while "мастер" fits abstract or modern skills.
• Error: Incorrect declension of "мастер" or "ремесленник" in sentences.
  Incorrect: Я говорил с мастер (missing ending).
  Correct: Я говорил с мастером.
  Explanation: Pay attention to case endings, especially in prepositional or instrumental cases.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "ремесленник" often evokes images of historical guilds or traditional village craftspeople, such as blacksmiths or potters. These roles were highly respected in pre-industrial society. "Мастер," on the other hand, is frequently used in modern contexts to honor someone's expertise, often with a sense of admiration, as in Soviet-era titles like "Мастер спорта" (Master of Sports).

Related Concepts:

• ремесло (craft)
• мастерство (mastery)
• рукоделие (handicraft)