Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bowl'

English Word: Bowl

Key Russian Translations:

• миска [ˈmʲiskə] - [Informal, General Use for Small Bowl]
• чаша [ˈtʃaʂə] - [Formal, Often Used for Larger or Decorative Bowls]
• тарелка [tɐˈrʲelkə] - [Informal, Sometimes Used for Shallow Bowls or Plates]

Frequency: Medium (Common in Everyday Contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Elementary for 'миска'; B1 for 'чаша' due to Contextual Nuances)

Pronunciation (Russian):

миска: [ˈmʲiskə]

Note on миска: Stress on the first syllable; the 'и' sounds like 'ee' in 'see'.

чаша: [ˈtʃaʂə]

Note on чаша: The 'ч' is pronounced like 'ch' in 'church'; stress on the first syllable.

тарелка: [tɐˈrʲelkə]

Note on тарелка: Stress on the second syllable; the 'р' is rolled slightly.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Container for Food or Liquid (General Use)

Translation(s) & Context:

• миска - Commonly used for small bowls, often for pets or casual home use.
• тарелка - Sometimes used for shallow bowls or soup plates in informal settings.

Usage Examples:

• Я положил суп в миску.

  I put the soup in a bowl.

• Миска для собаки стоит у двери.

  The dog's bowl is by the door.

• Дай мне глубокую тарелку для супа.

  Give me a deep bowl for soup.

2. A Decorative or Symbolic Container (Formal or Literary Use)

Translation(s) & Context:

• чаша - Used for larger, often decorative or symbolic bowls, e.g., in literature or ceremonies.

Usage Examples:

• Чаша переполнена вином.

  The bowl is overflowing with wine.

• Чаша терпения лопнула.

  The bowl of patience has burst (idiomatic: I've run out of patience).

Russian Forms/Inflections:

миска (Feminine Noun, 1st Declension):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	миска	миски
Genitive	миски	мисок
Dative	миске	мискам
Accusative	миску	миски
Instrumental	миской	мисками
Prepositional	миске	мисках

чаша (Feminine Noun, 1st Declension): Follows similar declension patterns to 'миска' with regular endings.

тарелка (Feminine Noun, 1st Declension): Follows regular declension patterns as well.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for 'миска':

• мискочка (Diminutive, Affectionate)
• посудина (Colloquial, General Container)

Synonyms for 'чаша': Note: Often carries a more poetic or formal tone compared to 'миска'.

• кубок (Cup or Goblet, Often for Drinking)
• сосуд (Vessel, More General)

Antonyms: No direct antonyms, as 'bowl' refers to a specific object.

Related Phrases:

• миска супа - A bowl of soup (Common everyday expression).
• чаша терпения - Bowl of patience (Idiomatic, meaning patience running out).
• тарелка для супа - A bowl for soup (Refers to a deeper plate or bowl).

Usage Notes:

• 'миска' is the most common and neutral term for a small bowl, often used in casual contexts or for pet bowls.
• 'чаша' is more formal or literary, often implying a larger or symbolic bowl; avoid using it for everyday small containers.
• 'тарелка' usually means 'plate,' but in some contexts, it can refer to a shallow bowl, especially for soup.
• Choose the translation based on the size, purpose, and formality of the context.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'чаша' for a pet's food bowl. Wrong: Чаша для собаки. Correct: Миска для собаки. Explanation: 'Чаша' is too formal and symbolic for such a mundane context.
• Error: Confusing 'тарелка' with 'миска' when referring to a deep bowl. Wrong: Тарелка для каши. Correct: Миска для каши. Explanation: 'Тарелка' implies a flatter dish unless specified as deep.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'чаша' often appears in literature and idioms (e.g., 'чаша терпения' for patience running out), reflecting a deeper symbolic meaning compared to the utilitarian 'миска'. Bowls, especially decorative ones, may also be associated with traditional Russian crafts and hospitality.

Related Concepts:

• ложка (Spoon)
• вилка (Fork)
• тарелка (Plate)
• кастрюля (Pot)