Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Breakfast'

English Word: Breakfast

Key Russian Translations:

• завтрак [ˈzavtrək] - [Neutral, Most Common]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner)

Pronunciation (Russian):

завтрак: [ˈzavtrək]

Note on завтрак: The stress falls on the first syllable, which is a common pattern in Russian nouns. Be mindful not to stress the second syllable as it changes the word's natural rhythm.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Morning Meal

Translation(s) & Context:

• завтрак - Refers to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.

Usage Examples:

• Я ем завтрак в семь утра.

  I eat breakfast at seven in the morning.

• Ты приготовил завтрак?

  Did you prepare breakfast?

• На завтрак у нас была каша.

  For breakfast, we had porridge.

• Завтрак включён в стоимость номера.

  Breakfast is included in the room price.

• Давай встретимся за завтраком.

  Let's meet over breakfast.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• утренний приём пищи (formal, literal: "morning meal")

Antonyms:

• ужин (dinner)
• обед (lunch)

Related Phrases:

• лёгкий завтрак - "light breakfast" (a small or quick morning meal)
• плотный завтрак - "hearty breakfast" (a substantial or filling morning meal)
• завтрак в постель - "breakfast in bed" (a romantic or special gesture)

Usage Notes:

• The word завтрак is the standard and most commonly used term for "breakfast" in Russian, applicable in both formal and informal contexts.
• It is often used with prepositions like "на" (for) to indicate the meal itself, as in "на завтрак" (for breakfast).
• Unlike English, Russian does not typically use "breakfast" metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions, so its usage is quite literal.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misplacing stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as [zavˈtrak] instead of [ˈzavtrək].
  Correction: Always stress the first syllable: [ˈzavtrək]. Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.
• Error: Using incorrect case endings, e.g., saying "на завтраке" instead of "на завтрак".
  Correction: After "на" for meals, use the accusative case: "на завтрак".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, breakfast (завтрак) is often seen as an important meal, though it varies widely in style. Traditional Russian breakfasts might include porridge (каша), bread with butter or cheese, and tea. In modern times, especially in urban areas, breakfast can be similar to Western styles with cereal or toast. Breakfast is also a common social or family time, especially on weekends.

Related Concepts:

• обед (lunch)
• ужин (dinner)
• перекус (snack)
• каша (porridge, common breakfast food)