Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'bin'

English Word: bin

Key Russian Translations:

• корзина [kɐrˈzʲinə] - [General, Informal]
• мусорный бак [mʊˈsornɨj ˈbak] - [Specific for trash, Informal]
• контейнер [kɐnˈtʲejnʲɪr] - [Formal, Often for larger bins]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in everyday contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "корзина"; B1 for "мусорный бак" and "контейнер")

Pronunciation (Russian):

корзина: [kɐrˈzʲinə]

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

мусорный бак: [mʊˈsornɨj ˈbak]

Note on мусорный бак: Two-word phrase with stress on the first syllable of each word.

контейнер: [kɐnˈtʲejnʲɪr]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A container for waste (trash bin)

Translation(s) & Context:

• мусорный бак - Used specifically for garbage or trash bins, often outdoors.
• корзина - Can refer to a small wastebasket, often indoors.

Usage Examples:

• Выброси бумагу в мусорный бак.

  Throw the paper into the trash bin.

• Корзина в офисе переполнена.

  The bin in the office is overflowing.

• Не забудь вынести мусор из мусорного бака.

  Don’t forget to take out the trash from the bin.

2. A container for storage (storage bin)

Translation(s) & Context:

• контейнер - Used for larger storage bins, often in industrial or formal contexts.
• корзина - Sometimes used for smaller storage baskets.

Usage Examples:

• Игрушки хранятся в большом контейнере.

  The toys are stored in a large bin.

• Корзина для белья стоит в ванной.

  The laundry bin is in the bathroom.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

корзина (feminine noun, regular declension):

мусорный бак (compound phrase, masculine noun "бак" declines):

Main forms follow the declension of "бак" (bucket/bin). "Мусорный" (adjective) agrees in case, number, and gender.

контейнер (masculine noun, regular declension): Follows standard masculine noun endings.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for корзина:

• корзинка (diminutive, smaller basket)
• ящик (box, broader term)

Note: "корзинка" implies a smaller or more decorative bin, while "ящик" is less specific.

Antonyms:

• No direct antonyms, as "bin" is a container concept.

Related Phrases:

• мусорная корзина - Trash bin (often used for digital contexts like "recycle bin" on a computer).
• выбросить в корзину - To throw into the bin (common expression for discarding).
• контейнер для хранения - Storage bin (used in formal or industrial contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "корзина" is the most versatile term and can refer to both wastebaskets and storage baskets. It’s the safest choice for beginners.
• "мусорный бак" is explicitly for trash and often implies an outdoor or larger bin.
• "контейнер" is more formal and typically used for larger or industrial bins; avoid using it for small household wastebaskets.
• Russian often specifies the purpose of the bin (e.g., "корзина для белья" for laundry bin), unlike English where "bin" alone can suffice.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "контейнер" for a small indoor trash bin.
  Incorrect: Положи мусор в контейнер (in a home context).
  Correct: Положи мусор в корзину.
  Explanation: "контейнер" implies a larger or industrial container, not suitable for small household bins.
• Error: Forgetting adjective agreement in phrases like "мусорный бак."
  Incorrect: В мусорный бака.
  Correct: В мусорный бак (accusative case).
  Explanation: The adjective "мусорный" must agree with the noun "бак" in case and number.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, separating trash into different bins (e.g., for recycling) is becoming more common in urban areas, often referred to as "раздельный сбор мусора" (separate waste collection). Terms like "контейнер для пластика" (bin for plastic) are increasingly used.

Related Concepts:

• мусор (trash)
• переработка (recycling)
• ящик (box)