Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bride'

English Word: bride

Key Russian Translations:

• невеста [nʲɪˈvʲestə] - [Formal, Informal, Singular]

Frequency: High

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

невеста: [nʲɪˈvʲestə]

Note on невеста: The stress falls on the second syllable. The 'е' sounds like 'ye' in "yes."

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

1. A woman who is about to be married or has just been married

Translation(s) & Context:

• невеста - Used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to a bride before or during a wedding.

Usage Examples:

• Невеста выглядела потрясающе в белом платье.

  The bride looked stunning in a white dress.

• На свадьбе невеста и жених обменялись кольцами.

  At the wedding, the bride and groom exchanged rings.

• Моя сестра будет невестой на следующей неделе.

  My sister will be a bride next week.

• Невеста выбрала букет из роз.

  The bride chose a bouquet of roses.

• Все гости восхищались красотой невесты.

  All the guests admired the beauty of the bride.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word невеста is a feminine noun and follows the regular declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а. Below is the declension table:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• суженая (more poetic or old-fashioned, used for "betrothed")

Antonyms:

• жених (groom)

Related Phrases:

• невеста в белом - "bride in white" (refers to the traditional wedding dress)
• будущая невеста - "future bride" (used for a woman engaged to be married)
• свадебное платье невесты - "bride's wedding dress"

Usage Notes:

• The term невеста is the standard and most commonly used word for "bride" in Russian, applicable in both formal wedding contexts and casual conversations.
• It specifically refers to a woman during the engagement period or on her wedding day. After the wedding, she is typically referred to as жена (wife).
• Be mindful of the grammatical case when using невеста in sentences, as Russian nouns change form depending on their role in the sentence (see declension table above).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using невеста to refer to a married woman.
  Incorrect: Она была невестой уже пять лет. (She has been a bride for five years.)
  Correct: Она была женой уже пять лет. (She has been a wife for five years.)
  Explanation: Невеста only refers to a woman before or during her wedding, not after.
• Error: Incorrect case usage, such as using the nominative case instead of the accusative.
  Incorrect: Я вижу невеста. (I see bride.)
  Correct: Я вижу невесту. (I see the bride.)
  Explanation: The accusative case (невесту) is required after verbs like "see" in Russian.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the role of the невеста (bride) is deeply symbolic during weddings. Traditional Russian weddings often include customs like the "ransom" (выкуп невесты), where the groom must complete tasks or pay a symbolic fee to "win" the bride from her family. The bride's white dress and veil are also significant, symbolizing purity and new beginnings, much like in Western traditions.

Related Concepts:

• жених (groom)
• свадьба (wedding)
• помолвка (engagement)
• венчание (church wedding ceremony)