Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bedroom'

English Word: Bedroom

Key Russian Translations:

• спальня [ˈspalʲnʲə] - [Neutral, Most Common]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner)

Pronunciation (Russian):

спальня: [ˈspalʲnʲə]

Note on спальня: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'л' sound is soft, which is common in Russian but may be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A room for sleeping

Translation(s) & Context:

• спальня - Refers to a room in a house or apartment used primarily for sleeping, often containing a bed.

Usage Examples:

• Я отдыхаю в спальне после работы.

  I rest in the bedroom after work.

• Спальня находится на втором этаже.

  The bedroom is on the second floor.

• В спальне стоит большая кровать.

  There is a large bed in the bedroom.

• Мы покрасили стены спальни в синий цвет.

  We painted the bedroom walls blue.

• Спальня родителей очень уютная.

  My parents' bedroom is very cozy.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

спальня is a feminine noun (1st declension). It follows regular declension patterns for feminine nouns ending in -я.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• комната для сна (room for sleeping, less common)

Note: "комната для сна" is more descriptive and less frequently used in everyday speech compared to "спальня".

Antonyms:

• гостиная (living room)
• кухня (kitchen)

Related Phrases:

• спальня родителей - Parents' bedroom (used to specify ownership)
• детская спальня - Children's bedroom (refers to a bedroom for kids)
• главная спальня - Master bedroom (the largest bedroom in a house)

Usage Notes:

• "спальня" is the standard and most widely used term for "bedroom" in Russian. It is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.
• The word can refer to any room primarily used for sleeping, whether in a house, apartment, or even a hotel.
• Unlike in English, where "bedroom" might sometimes imply a private or intimate space, "спальня" is more neutral and purely functional in meaning.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "спальня" with "спальный" (an adjective meaning "sleeping" or "bedroom-related"). Example of incorrect usage: *Я иду в спальный.* Correct usage: Я иду в спальню. (I am going to the bedroom.)
• Error: Misplacing stress on the second syllable (*спальнЯ* instead of *спАльня*). Stress in Russian is crucial, and misplacement can hinder comprehension.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the "спальня" is often seen as a private space, and it is less common to invite guests into this room compared to the living room ("гостиная"). In smaller apartments, especially in Soviet-era housing, a single room might serve multiple purposes, including as a bedroom, which may influence how the term is understood in context.

Related Concepts:

• кровать (bed)
• постель (bedding)
• сон (sleep)
• комната (room)