Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Botanical'

English Word: botanical

Key Russian Translations:

• ботанический [bətɐˈnʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• ботаника [bəˈtanʲɪkə] - [Formal, Noun, Refers to the science]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

ботанический: [bətɐˈnʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on ботанический: Stress falls on the third syllable. The soft 'ч' sound is typical in Russian adjectives.

ботаника: [bəˈtanʲɪkə]

Note on ботаника: Stress on the second syllable. The final 'a' is pronounced as a schwa sound in unstressed position.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to plants or plant science (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• ботанический - Used to describe anything related to plants or botany as a field of study (e.g., botanical garden).

Usage Examples:

• Ботанический сад в Москве очень красив.

  The botanical garden in Moscow is very beautiful.

• Он изучает ботанические особенности этого региона.

  He studies the botanical features of this region.

• Ботанические исследования требуют терпения.

  Botanical research requires patience.

2. The science of plants (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• ботаника - Refers specifically to the scientific study of plants.

Usage Examples:

• Ботаника - это моя любимая наука.

  Botany is my favorite science.

• Она преподаёт ботанику в университете.

  She teaches botany at the university.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

ботанический (Adjective): This adjective declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

ботаника (Noun): Feminine noun, declines according to the first declension pattern.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for ботанический:

• растительный

Note: "растительный" is often used in broader contexts, such as "plant-based" (e.g., растительное масло - vegetable oil).

Antonyms for ботанический:

• животный (animal-related)

Related Phrases:

• ботанический сад - Botanical garden, a common term for gardens dedicated to plant conservation and display.
• ботанические исследования - Botanical research, often used in academic or scientific contexts.

Usage Notes:

• "ботанический" is primarily used as an adjective to describe things related to plants or botany. It is formal and widely understood in scientific and everyday contexts.
• "ботаника" refers strictly to the science of botany and is used as a noun. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing academic subjects.
• Choose "ботанический" when describing attributes or objects (e.g., botanical garden), and "ботаника" when referring to the field of study.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ботаника" as an adjective. Incorrect: "ботаника сад". Correct: "ботанический сад". Explanation: "ботаника" is a noun and cannot modify another noun directly.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation (e.g., stressing the first syllable of "ботанический"). Correct stress is on the third syllable: [bətɐˈnʲitɕɪskʲɪj].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, botany and botanical gardens hold significant importance, especially in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, where famous botanical gardens attract both scientists and tourists. The term "ботанический сад" is often associated with educational outings and nature appreciation.

Related Concepts:

• растение (plant)
• флора (flora)
• экология (ecology)