Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Brewery'

English Word: Brewery

Key Russian Translations:

• пивоваренный завод [pʲɪvəvɐˈrʲenːɨj zɐˈvot] - [Formal, Singular]
• пивоварня [pʲɪvɐˈvarnʲə] - [Informal, Singular, Often refers to smaller or craft breweries]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts related to beer production)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

пивоваренный завод: [pʲɪvəvɐˈrʲenːɨj zɐˈvot]

Note on пивоваренный завод: Stress falls on the second syllable of "пивоваренный" and the second syllable of "завод". The double "н" in "пивоваренный" is pronounced distinctly.

пивоварня: [pʲɪvɐˈvarnʲə]

Note on пивоварня: Stress on the third syllable. The "я" at the end is pronounced as a soft vowel.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A place where beer is made (industrial or large-scale)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пивоваренный завод - Used for larger, industrial beer production facilities.

Usage Examples:

• Этот пивоваренный завод производит миллионы литров пива ежегодно.

  This brewery produces millions of liters of beer annually.

• На пивоваренном заводе работают сотни сотрудников.

  Hundreds of employees work at the brewery.

• Мы посетили старый пивоваренный завод в центре города.

  We visited an old brewery in the city center.

2. A smaller or craft beer production place

Translation(s) & Context:

• пивоварня - Refers to smaller, often craft or local breweries.

Usage Examples:

• В нашем городе открылась новая пивоварня.

  A new brewery opened in our town.

• Эта пивоварня специализируется на крафтовом пиве.

  This brewery specializes in craft beer.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

1. пивоваренный завод (Noun Phrase - Masculine)

The phrase consists of an adjective ("пивоваренный", masculine) and a noun ("завод", masculine). Both components decline according to Russian grammar rules.

2. пивоварня (Noun - Feminine)

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• пивной завод (less common, formal)
• пивоварка (colloquial, rare)

Note: "пивной завод" is almost interchangeable with "пивоваренный завод" but less frequently used. "пивоварка" is a diminutive form, often used jokingly or for very small setups.

Antonyms:

• No direct antonyms, as "brewery" refers to a specific type of facility.

Related Phrases:

• посетить пивоварню - To visit a brewery (often implies a tour or tasting).
• работать на пивоваренном заводе - To work at a brewery (industrial context).
• крафтовая пивоварня - Craft brewery (modern usage for small-scale, artisanal beer production).

Usage Notes:

• Use "пивоваренный завод" when referring to large-scale, industrial beer production facilities. It is more formal and widely understood in business or technical contexts.
• Use "пивоварня" for smaller, often craft or local breweries. It carries a more casual or artisanal connotation and is popular in modern Russian when discussing microbreweries.
• Both terms are grammatically declined according to their respective gender and case rules, which is crucial for correct usage in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "пивоварня" with "пивная" (a bar or pub). English learners often misuse "пивная" to mean "brewery".
  Incorrect: Я посетил пивную, чтобы увидеть, как делают пиво.
  Correct: Я посетил пивоварню, чтобы увидеть, как делают пиво.
  Explanation: "Пивная" refers to a place where beer is sold and consumed, not produced.
• Error: Incorrect case usage due to not declining the noun.
  Incorrect: Я работаю на пивоваренный завод.
  Correct: Я работаю на пивоваренном заводе.
  Explanation: After the preposition "на", the prepositional case must be used.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, beer culture has grown significantly in recent years, with "пивоварня" becoming a trendy term associated with craft beer movements, especially in urban areas. Traditional "пивоваренный завод" is linked to well-known Soviet-era or large commercial brands like Baltika. Visiting a brewery often includes tastings or tours, a popular activity among locals and tourists alike.

Related Concepts:

• пиво (beer)
• пивная (pub/bar)
• пивоварение (brewing)