Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Brunch'

English Word: brunch

Key Russian Translations:

• бранч [brantʃ] - [Transliteration, Informal, Modern Usage]
• поздний завтрак [ˈpozdnʲɪj ˈzavtrək] - [Descriptive, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium (mostly in urban, modern contexts for "бранч")

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "бранч"; A1 (Beginner) for "поздний завтрак"

Pronunciation (Russian):

бранч: [brantʃ]

Note on бранч: Borrowed from English, pronounced similarly but with a rolled 'r' and a softer 'ch' sound.

поздний завтрак: [ˈpozdnʲɪj ˈzavtrək]

Note on поздний завтрак: Stress falls on the first syllable of each word; 'поздний' has a soft 'n' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A meal between breakfast and lunch (casual, modern context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• бранч - Used in trendy, urban settings or when referring to Western-style dining.

Usage Examples:

• Мы идём на бранч в новое кафе.

  We’re going for brunch at a new café.

• Бранч в воскресенье — это традиция в нашей семье.

  Brunch on Sunday is a tradition in our family.

• Ты любишь бранч с друзьями?

  Do you like having brunch with friends?

2. A late breakfast (general or descriptive context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• поздний завтрак - A literal translation, suitable for any context, more descriptive than trendy.

Usage Examples:

• Сегодня у нас был поздний завтрак, почти обед.

  Today we had a late breakfast, almost lunch.

• Поздний завтрак в выходные — это так приятно.

  A late breakfast on weekends is so nice.

• Давай устроим поздний завтрак после прогулки.

  Let’s have a late breakfast after the walk.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

бранч (brunch): As a borrowed word, it is an indeclinable masculine noun in Russian. It does not change form regardless of case or number.

поздний завтрак (late breakfast): A phrase consisting of an adjective and a noun, both of which decline according to Russian grammar rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "бранч" or "поздний завтрак":

• перекус (snack, light meal - less formal)

Antonyms for "бранч" or "поздний завтрак":

• ранний завтрак (early breakfast)
• ужин (dinner)

Related Phrases:

• воскресный бранч - Sunday brunch (a common tradition in some urban Russian families)
• поздний завтрак в постель - late breakfast in bed (a romantic or leisurely context)

Usage Notes:

• "Бранч" is a relatively new borrowed term in Russian, often used in modern, urban, or Western-influenced contexts. It may not be understood by older generations or in rural areas.
• "Поздний завтрак" is a more universal and descriptive term, suitable for all audiences and contexts. Use it when in doubt.
• Both terms are generally used in casual or neutral settings; there is no formal equivalent for "brunch" in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "бранч" in formal or traditional contexts where it sounds out of place.
  Incorrect: На официальном мероприятии был бранч.
  Correct: На официальном мероприятии был поздний завтрак или лёгкий перекус.
  Explanation: "Бранч" carries a trendy, informal tone and may seem inappropriate in formal settings.
• Error: Mispronouncing "бранч" by over-emphasizing the English 'r' sound.
  Explanation: In Russian, the 'r' should be rolled slightly, and the word should blend into Russian phonetics.

Cultural Notes:

The concept of "brunch" as a specific meal between breakfast and lunch is not traditionally part of Russian culture, where meals are more rigidly defined (завтрак for breakfast, обед for lunch, ужин for dinner). The term "бранч" has been adopted in recent years, especially in larger cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, due to globalization and the influence of Western dining trends. "Поздний завтрак" is more likely to be understood universally as a descriptive term.

Related Concepts:

• завтрак (breakfast)
• обед (lunch)
• перекус (snack)