Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'biome'

English Word: biome

Key Russian Translations:

• биом [bʲiˈɔm] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (Common in scientific and academic contexts, but less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian noun inflections)

Pronunciation (Russian):

биом: [bʲiˈɔm]

Note on биом: The stress falls on the second syllable, which is common in borrowed scientific terms. Be cautious with the palatalized 'b' sound, which may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, often used in ecology and geography.

Translation(s) & Context:

• биом - Used in formal scientific, educational, or environmental discussions; often in contexts related to climate, ecosystems, or biodiversity.

Usage Examples:

• Этот регион является частью таежного биома, где преобладают хвойные леса.

  This region is part of the taiga biome, where coniferous forests predominate.

• В пустынном биоме адаптация животных к жаре и дефициту воды играет ключевую роль.

  In the desert biome, animal adaptation to heat and water scarcity plays a key role.

• Ученые изучают, как изменения климата влияют на разнообразие видов в тропическом биоме.

  Scientists are studying how climate change affects species diversity in the tropical biome.

• Биом океанических глубин остается одним из наименее изученных экосистем на Земле.

  The biome of ocean depths remains one of the least studied ecosystems on Earth.

• В школьном курсе биологии мы обсуждали, как человеческие действия разрушают естественные биомы.

  In our school biology course, we discussed how human actions destroy natural biomes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Биом" is a masculine noun (мужской род) borrowed from English/Greek, belonging to the second declension. It follows regular noun inflections in Russian, with changes based on case and number. Below is a table of its declensions:

Note: The word is invariant in terms of gender and does not have irregular forms, making it straightforward for learners once basic declensions are mastered.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: экосистема (ecosystem) - More general term; биоценоз (biocenosis) - Focuses on living organisms; природный пояс (natural zone) - Emphasizes geographical aspects.
• Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms, as "биом" describes a natural concept, but contrastive terms include антропогенная среда (anthropogenic environment) for human-altered areas.

Related Phrases:

• Тропический биом - A tropical biome; refers to warm, biodiverse regions like rainforests.
• Арктический биом - An Arctic biome; used for cold, icy environments with sparse vegetation.
• Биом саванны - A savanna biome; highlights grasslands with seasonal rainfall and wildlife.
• Морской биом - A marine biome; pertains to ocean-based ecosystems and their unique adaptations.

Usage Notes:

"Биом" directly corresponds to the English "biome" as a scientific term, but it is primarily used in formal, academic, or environmental contexts in Russian. Unlike English, Russian requires correct case inflections based on sentence structure (e.g., use genitive for possession: "часть биома"). Choose "биом" over synonyms like "экосистема" when emphasizing large-scale natural habitats. Be mindful of its masculine gender in agreements, such as with adjectives (e.g., "большой биом" for "large biome"). In everyday speech, Russians might prefer simpler terms, so this word suits written reports or lectures.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "биом" without proper inflection, e.g., saying "в биом" instead of "в биоме" (prepositional case). Correct: "в биоме" – Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case; this mistake often stems from treating it as an indeclinable word.
• Error: Confusing "биом" with "экосистема," leading to overuse or misuse in contexts where "экосистема" is more appropriate for smaller scales. Correct: Use "биом" for broad habitats; Explanation: "Биом" focuses on large zones, while "экосистема" can refer to any interconnected system, helping avoid conceptual overlap.
• Error: Incorrect pronunciation, such as stressing the first syllable ([ˈbʲiɔm] instead of [bʲiˈɔm]). Correct: Practice the second-syllable stress; Explanation: This can make the word sound unnatural or lead to misunderstandings in spoken Russian.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and education, "биом" is often discussed in the context of environmental protection and Soviet-era scientific legacy, where ecology was emphasized in biology curricula. For instance, Russia's vast taiga biomes are a source of national pride and feature in literature and media, symbolizing resilience and natural heritage amid climate change debates.

Related Concepts:

• климат (climate)
• флора (flora)
• фауна (fauna)
• экосистема (ecosystem)