Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Breed'

English Word: Breed

Key Russian Translations:

• порода [pɐˈrodə] - [Formal, Often used for animal breeds]
• разводить [rəzˈvʲedʲɪtʲ] - [Verb, Informal, Refers to the act of breeding]

Frequency: Medium (Common in specific contexts like animal husbandry or biology)

Difficulty: A2 for "порода" (Beginner-Intermediate); B1 for "разводить" (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

порода: [pɐˈrodə]

Note on порода: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "о" is pronounced as a reduced "ɐ" in unstressed positions.

разводить: [rəzˈvʲedʲɪtʲ]

Note on разводить: Stress on the second syllable. The "и" softens the preceding consonant "д".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Breed (as a noun - type or variety, often of animals)

Translation(s) & Context:

• порода - Used for specific types of animals, plants, or even metaphorically for people (e.g., a "breed of leaders").

Usage Examples:

• Эта порода собак очень умная.

  This breed of dogs is very intelligent.

• Какая порода у вашего кота?

  What breed is your cat?

• Новая порода яблонь устойчива к морозам.

  The new breed of apple trees is resistant to frost.

2. Breed (as a verb - to produce offspring or cultivate)

Translation(s) & Context:

• разводить - Refers to the act of breeding animals or cultivating plants, often in an informal or practical context.

Usage Examples:

• Мы разводим кур на ферме.

  We breed chickens on the farm.

• Он разводит редкие виды рыб.

  He breeds rare species of fish.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

порода (Noun, Feminine): Declines according to the second declension pattern in Russian.

разводить (Verb, Imperfective): Conjugates as a regular second-conjugation verb. Below is the present tense conjugation.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for порода:

• вид (species or type, broader usage)
• тип (type, often more general)

Synonyms for разводить:

• выращивать (to grow or cultivate, often for plants)

Antonyms: No direct antonyms for "порода" or "разводить" in most contexts.

Related Phrases:

• чистая порода - "Pure breed" (refers to animals of unmixed lineage).
• разводить животных - "To breed animals" (common phrase in farming contexts).
• порода дерева - "Breed of tree" (used for varieties of trees or wood).

Usage Notes:

• "порода" is primarily used as a noun for breeds of animals or plants. It can occasionally be used metaphorically for people, but this is less common and may carry a negative connotation unless used carefully.
• "разводить" is a verb and should be used when discussing the action of breeding or cultivating. It can also mean "to dilute" or "to separate" in other contexts, so context is key.
• When choosing between "порода" and "разводить", ensure the part of speech matches the intended meaning (noun vs. verb).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "разводить" when referring to a breed as a noun. Example: *Эта разводить собак умная* (incorrect). Correction: Use "порода" instead: Эта порода собак умная (This breed of dogs is intelligent). Explanation: "разводить" is a verb and cannot function as a noun.
• Error: Misusing cases with "порода". Example: *Я купил порода* (incorrect). Correction: Use the accusative case: Я купил породу (I bought a breed). Explanation: Russian nouns must agree in case with the verb's requirements.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of "порода" often carries a sense of pride, especially when discussing breeds of dogs, horses, or other animals that are tied to national heritage (e.g., the Borzoi dog breed). Discussions about breeding animals can also be tied to rural life and traditions of farming.

Related Concepts:

• вид (species)
• размножение (reproduction)
• селекция (selection or selective breeding)