Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bracelet'

English Word: Bracelet

Key Russian Translations:

• браслет [brɐˈslʲet] - [Neutral, Common]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

браслет: [brɐˈslʲet]

Note on браслет: The stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Jewelry worn around the wrist

Translation(s) & Context:

• браслет - Refers to a decorative band or chain worn on the wrist, applicable to both casual and formal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Она купила красивый браслет из серебра.

  She bought a beautiful silver bracelet.

• На её руке был браслет с драгоценными камнями.

  There was a bracelet with precious stones on her wrist.

• Я подарил ей браслет на день рождения.

  I gave her a bracelet for her birthday.

• Этот браслет слишком тесный для меня.

  This bracelet is too tight for me.

• Браслет сломался, когда я его надевал.

  The bracelet broke when I was putting it on.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The Russian word браслет is a masculine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• украшение (ornament, broader term for jewelry)

Note: "украшение" is more general and can refer to any type of jewelry or decoration, while "браслет" specifically means bracelet.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• золотой браслет - Golden bracelet
• браслет дружбы - Friendship bracelet
• надеть браслет - To put on a bracelet
• снять браслет - To take off a bracelet

Usage Notes:

• The word "bracelet" directly corresponds to "браслет" in Russian, and it is used in similar contexts, whether referring to fashion jewelry or symbolic items like friendship bracelets.
• It is a neutral term, suitable for both formal and informal settings.
• Be mindful of gender agreement when using adjectives with "браслет," as it is a masculine noun (e.g., "красивый браслет" for "beautiful bracelet").

Common Errors:

• Incorrect Gender Agreement: English speakers often forget that "браслет" is masculine and may use feminine adjective forms (e.g., *красивая браслет instead of красивый браслет). Always use masculine forms for adjectives and pronouns referring to "браслет."
• Wrong Case Usage: Learners may struggle with declension and use the nominative case incorrectly in sentences requiring other cases (e.g., *Я купил браслет instead of Я купил браслета in genitive after certain verbs). Study the declension table for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, bracelets can carry symbolic meaning, much like in English-speaking cultures. For instance, "браслет дружбы" (friendship bracelet) is often exchanged as a token of friendship among young people. Additionally, bracelets made of specific materials (like amber or silver) might be associated with traditional Russian craftsmanship.

Related Concepts:

• кольцо (ring)
• ожерелье (necklace)
• серьги (earrings)
• украшение (jewelry/ornament)