Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Banana'

English Word: Banana

Key Russian Translations:

• банан [bɐˈnan] - [Neutral, Common Usage]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner)

Pronunciation (Russian):

банан: [bɐˈnan]

Note on банан: The stress falls on the second syllable, which is common for many borrowed words in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A type of tropical fruit

Translation(s) & Context:

• банан - Refers to the fruit itself in any context, whether eating, buying, or describing.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил банан на рынке.

  I bought a banana at the market.

• Бананы очень полезны для здоровья.

  Bananas are very good for health.

• Ты хочешь банан на завтрак?

  Do you want a banana for breakfast?

• Этот банан ещё зелёный, не ешь его.

  This banana is still green, don't eat it.

• Она добавила банан в смузи.

  She added a banana to the smoothie.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The Russian word банан is a masculine noun and follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms: There are no direct synonyms for банан in Russian as it is a specific fruit. However, it can be referred to in a broader context as "фрукт" (fruit).

• фрукт (in a general sense)

Antonyms: None applicable, as "banana" refers to a specific item without a direct opposite.

Related Phrases:

• банановый сок - Banana juice
• банановая кожура - Banana peel
• банановый десерт - Banana dessert

Usage Notes:

• The word банан is a direct borrowing from other languages and is universally understood in Russian. It is used in both formal and informal contexts without variation.
• In Russian, when referring to bananas in a general sense (e.g., as a type of fruit), the plural form "бананы" is commonly used.
• There are no alternative translations or significant regional variations for this word in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Incorrect Stress Placement: English learners often misplace the stress on the first syllable ([ˈbanan]) instead of the second ([bɐˈnan]). Incorrect: "БА-нан"; Correct: "ба-НАН".
• Wrong Case Usage: Beginners might forget to decline the noun properly in sentences requiring cases like Genitive or Instrumental. For example, Incorrect: "Я купил банан" in a context requiring Genitive; Correct: "У меня нет банана" (I don’t have a banana).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, bananas are considered an exotic fruit, historically less common during the Soviet era due to limited imports. Today, they are widely available and associated with healthy eating or snacks, much like in Western cultures. The word "банан" may occasionally appear in humorous or slang contexts, such as referring to something long and curved, though this is rare.

Related Concepts:

• фрукт (fruit)
• яблоко (apple)
• апельсин (orange)