Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Blonde'

English Word: Blonde

Key Russian Translations:

• Блондинка [blɐnˈdʲinkə] - [Feminine, Informal]
• Блондин [blɐnˈdʲin] - [Masculine, Informal]
• Светловолосый [svʲɪtləvɐˈlosɨj] - [Adjective, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "Блондинка" and "Блондин"); B1 (Intermediate for "Светловолосый")

Pronunciation (Russian):

Блондинка: [blɐnˈdʲinkə]

Note on Блондинка: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "и" sounds like "ee" in "see."

Блондин: [blɐnˈdʲin]

Note on Блондин: Similar stress pattern to "Блондинка," but shorter due to masculine form.

Светловолосый: [svʲɪtləvɐˈlosɨj]

Note on Светловолосый: Stress on the fourth syllable. The "ы" sound is unique to Russian, like a short, guttural "i."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person with fair hair (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Блондинка - Used for a female with blonde hair, often informal or conversational.
• Блондин - Used for a male with blonde hair, also informal.

Usage Examples:

• Она настоящая блондинка с голубыми глазами.

  She is a real blonde with blue eyes.

• Этот блондин выглядит как модель.

  This blonde guy looks like a model.

• Моя сестра - блондинка от природы.

  My sister is a natural blonde.

2. Describing hair color (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Светловолосый - Used as an adjective to describe someone with light-colored hair, more formal or descriptive.

Usage Examples:

• У неё светловолосая голова, как у ангела.

  She has light blonde hair, like an angel.

• Светловолосый мальчик улыбнулся мне.

  The blonde-haired boy smiled at me.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Блондинка (Feminine Noun): Follows the standard feminine noun declension in Russian.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	Блондинка	Блондинки
Genitive	Блондинки	Блондинок
Dative	Блондинке	Блондинкам

Блондин (Masculine Noun): Follows the standard masculine noun declension.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	Блондин	Блондины
Genitive	Блондина	Блондинов
Dative	Блондину	Блондинам

Светловолосый (Adjective): Declines based on gender, number, and case. Matches the noun it describes (e.g., светловолосая for feminine).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Блондинка/Блондин:

• Светленькая (Feminine, Informal)
• Светленький (Masculine, Informal)

Note: "Светленькая/Светленький" are more affectionate or diminutive forms.

Antonyms for Блондинка/Блондин:

• Брюнетка (Feminine)
• Брюнет (Masculine)

Related Phrases:

• Натуральная блондинка - Natural blonde (used to emphasize natural hair color).
• Крашеная блондинка - Dyed blonde (used for someone with artificially colored hair).

Usage Notes:

• "Блондинка" and "Блондин" are the most common terms for referring to a blonde person, but they are gender-specific. Use "Блондинка" for females and "Блондин" for males.
• "Светловолосый" is a more formal or neutral adjective, often used in written descriptions or when gender-specific nouns are inappropriate.
• Be cautious with "Блондинка" as it can sometimes carry a stereotypical connotation in casual speech, similar to English.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Блондинка" to describe a male. Incorrect: Он блондинка. Correct: Он блондин.
• Error: Failing to adjust "Светловолосый" for gender. Incorrect: Она светловолосый. Correct: Она светловолосая.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, hair color, especially being blonde, can sometimes be associated with beauty ideals, particularly for women. The term "Блондинка" might occasionally be used in jokes or stereotypes, similar to English-speaking cultures, so context and tone are important when using this word.

Related Concepts:

• Брюнетка (Brunette, Female)
• Рыжий (Redhead, Male/Female)
• Цвет волос (Hair color)