Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Brunette'

English Word: Brunette

Key Russian Translations:

• брюнетка [brʲʊˈnʲetkə] - [Feminine, Informal]
• брюнет [brʲʊˈnʲet] - [Masculine, Informal]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

брюнетка: [brʲʊˈnʲetkə]

Note on брюнетка: Stress is on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled, and 'ю' sounds like 'yu' in 'yule'.

брюнет: [brʲʊˈnʲet]

Note on брюнет: Similar to 'брюнетка' but shorter, stress remains on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A woman with dark hair (Feminine)

Translation(s) & Context:

• брюнетка - Used to describe a woman or girl with dark brown or black hair, often in casual or neutral contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Она настоящая брюнетка с длинными волосами.

  She is a true brunette with long hair.

• В фильме главная героиня — брюнетка.

  In the movie, the main character is a brunette.

• Моя подруга — брюнетка, но красит волосы в блонд.

  My friend is a brunette, but she dyes her hair blonde.

2. A man with dark hair (Masculine)

Translation(s) & Context:

• брюнет - Used to describe a man or boy with dark brown or black hair, typically in informal settings.

Usage Examples:

• Он высокий брюнет с зелёными глазами.

  He is a tall brunette with green eyes.

• Многие считают, что брюнеты выглядят загадочно.

  Many think that brunettes look mysterious.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

брюнетка (Feminine Noun): Follows the standard feminine noun declension in Russian.

брюнет (Masculine Noun): Follows the standard masculine noun declension in Russian.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for брюнетка/брюнет:

• темноволосая (feminine, "dark-haired")
• темноволосый (masculine, "dark-haired")

Note: "Темноволосая/темноволосый" is more neutral and descriptive, often used in formal contexts.

Antonyms for брюнетка/брюнет:

• блондинка (feminine, "blonde")
• блондин (masculine, "blonde")

Related Phrases:

• жгучая брюнетка - "sultry brunette" (often used to describe an attractive woman with dark hair)
• брюнет с бородой - "brunette with a beard" (common description for men)

Usage Notes:

• The choice between "брюнетка" and "брюнет" depends on the gender of the person being described. Use "брюнетка" for women and "брюнет" for men.
• These terms are generally informal and conversational. For more formal or neutral descriptions, consider using "темноволосая" (feminine) or "темноволосый" (masculine).
• Unlike in English, where "brunette" typically refers to women, in Russian, the term must match the gender of the subject.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "брюнетка" to describe a man.
  Incorrect: Он брюнетка.
  Correct: Он брюнет.
  Explanation: "Брюнетка" is feminine and cannot be used for men. Always use "брюнет" for male subjects.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation.
  Explanation: Stress falls on the second syllable ("-нет-"). Misplacing it can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, hair color often plays a role in describing physical appearance and can carry certain stereotypes, similar to English. For instance, "жгучая брюнетка" (sultry brunette) often implies a passionate or mysterious personality, especially in literature or media.

Related Concepts:

• блондинка (blonde woman)
• блондин (blonde man)
• рыжая (redhead woman)
• рыжий (redhead man)