Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Badminton'

English Word: badminton

Key Russian Translations:

• бадминтон [bədmʲɪnˈton] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts related to sports)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, straightforward borrowing from English)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бадминтон: [bədmʲɪnˈton]

Note on бадминтон: The stress falls on the last syllable, which is typical for loanwords in Russian. The 'д' is pronounced softly due to the following 'м'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A racket sport played with a shuttlecock

Translation(s) & Context:

• бадминтон - Refers to the sport of badminton, used in both casual and formal contexts related to sports discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Мы играем в бадминтон каждые выходные.

  We play badminton every weekend.

• Бадминтон — это олимпийский вид спорта.

  Badminton is an Olympic sport.

• Ты принес волан для бадминтона?

  Did you bring the shuttlecock for badminton?

• На пляже многие играют в бадминтон.

  Many people play badminton on the beach.

• Я купил новую ракетку для бадминтона.

  I bought a new badminton racket.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

бадминтон is a masculine noun in Russian. As a loanword, it follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Note: This noun does not typically have a plural form, as it refers to the sport as a concept. If referring to multiple games or matches, context or additional words are used.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No direct synonyms, as it is a specific sport)

Antonyms:

• Нет прямых антонимов (No direct antonyms, as it is a specific sport)

Note: Since "бадминтон" refers to a specific sport, it lacks direct synonyms or antonyms in Russian. Related terms may be used in broader sports contexts.

Related Phrases:

• играть в бадминтон - To play badminton.
• волан для бадминтона - Shuttlecock for badminton.
• ракетка для бадминтона - Badminton racket.
• турнир по бадминтону - Badminton tournament.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "бадминтон" is a direct transliteration of the English word "badminton" and is used exclusively to refer to the sport. It is understood by most Russian speakers, especially those familiar with sports.
• This word is used in both formal (e.g., sports commentary, news) and informal (e.g., casual conversation) contexts without any change in form or meaning.
• When discussing equipment or specific aspects of the game, additional terms like "волан" (shuttlecock) or "ракетка" (racket) are often paired with "бадминтон" for clarity.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing the stress on the first syllable ("бАдминтон") instead of the last ("бадминтОн").
  Correct Usage: Stress the last syllable: [bədmʲɪnˈton]. In Russian, loanwords often retain stress patterns closer to their original language or adapt to common patterns, and here it falls on the final syllable.
• Error: Attempting to pluralize "бадминтон" when referring to multiple games.
  Correct Usage: Use phrases like "много игр в бадминтон" (many badminton games) instead of altering the word itself.

Cultural Notes:

Badminton is not as popular in Russia as sports like hockey or soccer, but it is recognized and played, especially in schools and recreational settings. It is often associated with casual outdoor activities during summer, such as playing on beaches or in parks. In professional contexts, badminton has gained some attention due to its status as an Olympic sport.

Related Concepts:

• теннис (tennis)
• волейбол (volleyball)
• спорт (sport)
• ракетка (racket)
• волан (shuttlecock)