Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'basket'

English Word: basket

Key Russian Translations:

• корзина [kɐrˈzʲinə] - [General, Neutral]
• корзинка [kɐrˈzʲinkə] - [Diminutive, Informal, Often for smaller baskets]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

корзина: [kɐrˈzʲinə]

Note on корзина: The stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled slightly.

корзинка: [kɐrˈzʲinkə]

Note on корзинка: Similar to корзина, but with a diminutive suffix '-ка', stress on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A container made of woven material (e.g., for carrying items)

Translation(s) & Context:

• корзина - Used for general purposes, such as shopping or storage.
• корзинка - Often refers to a smaller, decorative, or personal basket.

Usage Examples:

• Я положил фрукты в корзину.

  I put the fruits in the basket.

• У неё была маленькая корзинка для пикника.

  She had a small basket for a picnic.

• Корзина на столе полна хлеба.

  The basket on the table is full of bread.

• Купи корзину для белья.

  Buy a basket for laundry.

• Девочка несла корзинку с цветами.

  The girl was carrying a little basket with flowers.

2. Figurative use (e.g., basketball hoop or wastebasket)

Translation(s) & Context:

• корзина - Used in sports (basketball hoop) or as a wastebasket in some contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он забросил мяч в корзину.

  He threw the ball into the basket (hoop).

• Брось бумагу в корзину.

  Throw the paper into the basket (wastebasket).

Russian Forms/Inflections:

корзина (feminine noun): Follows the first declension pattern in Russian. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms.

корзинка (feminine noun, diminutive): Follows a similar declension pattern to корзина, with the diminutive suffix '-ка'.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• лукошко (smaller, often for berries or traditional use)
• коробка (box, in some contexts)

Note: 'лукошко' often implies a rustic or traditional basket, while 'коробка' is broader and can mean any container.

Antonyms:

• нет прямых антонимов (no direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• корзина для белья - laundry basket
• корзина для покупок - shopping basket
• корзина для пикника - picnic basket
• баскетбольная корзина - basketball hoop

Usage Notes:

• The word 'корзина' is the most neutral and widely used term for 'basket' in Russian, applicable to physical baskets and figurative uses like a basketball hoop or online shopping cart.
• 'корзинка' is a diminutive form, often implying a smaller or more endearing basket, commonly used in informal or affectionate contexts.
• When referring to a wastebasket, 'корзина' can be used, but sometimes 'мусорное ведро' (trash bin) is more common depending on the context.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'корзинка' in formal or general contexts where 'корзина' is more appropriate. For example, saying 'корзинка для покупок' instead of 'корзина для покупок' for a shopping basket sounds overly informal or childish.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation. Stressing the first syllable in 'корзина' (e.g., ['kɐrzinə]) instead of the second syllable [kɐrˈzʲinə] can lead to misunderstandings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, baskets like 'корзина' or 'лукошко' are often associated with traditional rural life, such as collecting berries or mushrooms in the forest. They can also appear in folklore and fairy tales, symbolizing simplicity and nature.

Related Concepts:

• лукошко (traditional small basket)
• сумка (bag)
• короб (box or container)