Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'barricade'

English Word: barricade

Key Russian Translations:

• баррикада [bɐrʲɪˈkadə] - [Formal, Common]
• заграждение [zəɡrɐˈʐdʲenʲɪjə] - [Formal, Often used for barriers or blockades]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

баррикада: [bɐrʲɪˈkadə]

Note on баррикада: Stress falls on the third syllable, "ka". The rolled 'r' and soft 'd' sound may be challenging for English speakers.

заграждение: [zəɡrɐˈʐdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on заграждение: Stress on the third syllable, "ʐde". Pay attention to the retroflex 'ʐ' sound, which is distinct in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Physical Barrier (e.g., in protests or conflicts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• баррикада - Commonly used for makeshift barriers in protests or historical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Демонстранты построили баррикаду из машин и мусорных баков.

  The demonstrators built a barricade out of cars and trash cans.

• Баррикада перекрыла главную улицу города.

  The barricade blocked the main street of the city.

• Во время революции баррикады стали символом сопротивления.

  During the revolution, barricades became a symbol of resistance.

2. General Obstruction or Blockade (e.g., roadblocks or protective barriers)

Translation(s) & Context:

• заграждение - Used for official or structural barriers, such as roadblocks or fences.

Usage Examples:

• Полиция установила заграждение на дороге из-за аварии.

  The police set up a barricade on the road due to an accident.

• Заграждение из колючей проволоки окружало военную базу.

  A barricade of barbed wire surrounded the military base.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

баррикада (feminine noun, 1st declension):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	баррикада	баррикады
Genitive	баррикады	баррикад
Dative	баррикаде	баррикадам
Accusative	баррикаду	баррикады
Instrumental	баррикадой	баррикадами
Prepositional	баррикаде	баррикадах

заграждение (neuter noun, 2nd declension):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	заграждение	заграждения
Genitive	заграждения	заграждений
Dative	заграждению	заграждениям
Accusative	заграждение	заграждения
Instrumental	заграждением	заграждениями
Prepositional	заграждении	заграждениях

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for баррикада:

• преграда
• укрепление

Note: "преграда" is more general and can refer to any obstacle, while "укрепление" often implies a fortified barrier.

Synonyms for заграждение:

• барьер
• преграда

Antonyms:

• проход
• доступ

Related Phrases:

• строить баррикаду - To build a barricade (often used in the context of protests or defense).
• прорваться через баррикаду - To break through a barricade (implies overcoming resistance).
• установить заграждение - To set up a barricade (often used for official or safety purposes).

Usage Notes:

• "баррикада" is more specific to makeshift or protest-related barriers and often carries a historical or revolutionary connotation.
• "заграждение" is a broader term, suitable for formal contexts like roadblocks, military barriers, or protective structures.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two; using "баррикада" for a simple roadblock may sound overly dramatic.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "баррикада" for any type of barrier, such as a fence at a construction site. Wrong: "На стройке установили баррикаду." Correct: "На стройке установили заграждение." Explanation: "баррикада" implies a temporary, often protest-related barrier, not a standard fence or blockade.
• Error: Incorrect case usage due to unfamiliarity with declensions. Wrong: "Я видел баррикада." Correct: "Я видел баррикаду." Explanation: The accusative case requires "баррикаду" for the direct object.

Cultural Notes:

The term "баррикада" is strongly associated with historical events in Russian culture, particularly the Russian Revolution of 1917, where barricades symbolized resistance and struggle. It often evokes imagery of political or social upheaval.

Related Concepts:

• протест
• революция
• блокада