Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'booklet'

English Word: booklet

Key Russian Translations:

• буклет [ˈbuklʲet] - [Neutral, Commonly used in marketing or informational contexts]
• брошюра [brɐˈʂurə] - [Neutral, Often refers to a small brochure or pamphlet]

Frequency: Medium (often encountered in written materials and advertisements)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

буклет: [ˈbuklʲet]

Note on буклет: Stress falls on the first syllable. The 'л' is palatalized, pronounced with a soft 'l' sound.

брошюра: [brɐˈʂurə]

Note on брошюра: Stress on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled, and 'ш' is a retroflex sound similar to 'sh' in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A small book or pamphlet, often for informational or promotional purposes

Translation(s) & Context:

• буклет - Typically used for short promotional or advertising materials, such as travel guides or product catalogs.
• брошюра - Refers to a small booklet or pamphlet, often with educational or informative content.

Usage Examples:

• Я взял буклет о достопримечательностях города.

  I took a booklet about the city's attractions.

• Компания выпустила новый буклет о своих услугах.

  The company released a new booklet about its services.

• Эта брошюра объясняет, как пользоваться прибором.

  This booklet explains how to use the device.

• В библиотеке есть брошюра о здоровом питании.

  There is a booklet on healthy eating in the library.

• На выставке раздавали буклеты с информацией о спонсорах.

  Booklets with information about sponsors were handed out at the exhibition.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

буклет (noun, masculine):

брошюра (noun, feminine):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for буклет/брошюра:

• проспект (often used for promotional materials)
• листовка (leaflet, usually a single sheet)

Antonyms for буклет/брошюра:

• книга (book, a larger and more comprehensive publication)
• энциклопедия (encyclopedia, a detailed and extensive work)

Related Phrases:

• рекламный буклет - Promotional booklet, often used in marketing.
• информационная брошюра - Informational booklet, used for guides or instructions.
• раздать буклеты - To hand out booklets, common in events or campaigns.

Usage Notes:

• While both "буклет" and "брошюра" translate to "booklet," "буклет" is more commonly associated with promotional or concise materials, often visually appealing, whereas "брошюра" may imply a slightly longer or more detailed informational text.
• Choose "буклет" when referring to something modern or marketing-related; use "брошюра" for educational or instructional content.
• Both terms are neutral in tone and can be used in formal and informal contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "книга" (book) instead of "буклет" or "брошюра" for a small pamphlet. Explanation: "Книга" refers to a full-sized book, not a short informational text. Correct: "Это брошюра, а не книга" (This is a booklet, not a book).
• Error: Mispronouncing "буклет" by stressing the second syllable. Explanation: The stress is on the first syllable [ˈbuklʲet]. Incorrect stress can lead to misunderstanding.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, booklets and brochures (буклеты and брошюры) are widely used for tourism, education, and advertising. They are often distributed at exhibitions, museums, or public events. The design of a "буклет" is typically colorful and compact, reflecting a focus on visual appeal in marketing.

Related Concepts:

• реклама (advertisement)
• информация (information)
• путеводитель (guidebook)