Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'atlas'

English Word: atlas

Key Russian Translations:

• атлас [ˈatɫəs] - [Formal, Used for maps and geographical collections]
• сборник карт [ˈzbornʲɪk ˈkart] - [Formal, Literally "collection of maps"]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in educational and geographical contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "атлас"); B1 (Intermediate for "сборник карт")

Pronunciation (Russian):

атлас: [ˈatɫəs]

Note on атлас: The stress falls on the first syllable. The 'л' sound is soft, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

сборник карт: [ˈzbornʲɪk ˈkart]

Note on сборник карт: Stress is on the first syllable of each word. The rolled 'р' in both words requires practice.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A book of maps or charts

Translation(s) & Context:

• атлас - Primarily used for a bound collection of maps, often in educational or reference contexts.
• сборник карт - A more descriptive term, often used in formal or technical writing to emphasize a "collection of maps".

Usage Examples:

• Я купил новый атлас для урока географии.

  I bought a new atlas for the geography lesson.

• Этот атлас содержит карты всех континентов.

  This atlas contains maps of all continents.

• В библиотеке есть сборник карт XIX века.

  There is a collection of maps from the 19th century in the library.

• Учитель показал нам атлас с подробными картами Европы.

  The teacher showed us an atlas with detailed maps of Europe.

• Сборник карт был полезен для исторического исследования.

  The collection of maps was useful for historical research.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

атлас (noun, masculine, inanimate):

сборник карт (compound noun phrase, masculine): The word "сборник" follows the same declension pattern as "атлас" (masculine, inanimate). "карт" is the genitive plural of "карта" (map) and changes based on the governing noun's case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for атлас:

• сборник карт
• географический справочник (geographical reference book)

Note: "географический справочник" is broader and may include textual information alongside maps.

Antonyms: None directly applicable for this concept.

Related Phrases:

• географический атлас - Geographical atlas (specific to geography).
• исторический атлас - Historical atlas (maps showing historical data).
• атлас мира - World atlas (a collection of world maps).

Usage Notes:

• "атлас" is the most common and direct translation for "atlas" when referring to a book of maps. It is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts.
• "сборник карт" is less common and often used in academic or technical discussions to emphasize the idea of a "collection".
• Be mindful of the context: "атлас" can also mean "satin" (a type of fabric) in Russian. Ensure the context (maps) is clear to avoid confusion.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "атлас" to refer to fabric when intending to mean a book of maps. Example of incorrect usage: "Я купил атлас для шитья" (I bought an atlas for sewing). Correction: Use context or additional descriptors like "географический атлас" to specify maps.
• Error: Mispronouncing "атлас" with stress on the second syllable ([atˈɫas]). Correction: Stress must be on the first syllable [ˈatɫəs].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, atlases are commonly used in schools for geography lessons, and the term "атлас" immediately evokes images of colorful map books. Historical atlases are also popular due to the region's rich history and changing borders.

Related Concepts:

• карта (map)
• глобус (globe)
• география (geography)