Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bucket'

English Word: Bucket

Key Russian Translations:

• ведро [vʲɪˈdro] - [Neutral, General Use]
• бадья [bɐˈdʲja] - [Informal, Often Used for Larger Containers or in Specific Contexts like Mining]

Frequency: High (for "ведро"); Medium (for "бадья")

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner) for "ведро"; B1 (Intermediate) for "бадья"

Pronunciation (Russian):

ведро: [vʲɪˈdro]

Note on ведро: The stress falls on the second syllable. The "е" is pronounced as a soft "ye" sound.

бадья: [bɐˈdʲja]

Note on бадья: The stress is on the second syllable, and the "я" is pronounced as a soft "ya".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A Container for Holding Liquids or Materials

Translation(s) & Context:

• ведро - Commonly used for household buckets, such as for water or cleaning.
• бадья - Often refers to larger buckets or containers used in industrial or traditional settings.

Usage Examples:

• Я принёс ведро воды из колодца.

  I brought a bucket of water from the well.

• Она вылила ведро на пол, чтобы помыть его.

  She poured a bucket of water on the floor to clean it.

• Шахтёры поднимали уголь в бадье.

  The miners lifted coal in a large bucket.

• Ведро стоит у двери, чтобы собирать дождевую воду.

  The bucket is by the door to collect rainwater.

• Бадья использовалась для переноски строительных материалов.

  The large bucket was used to carry construction materials.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

ведро (neuter noun): Regular declension in Russian. It follows the standard pattern for neuter nouns ending in -о.

бадья (feminine noun): Regular declension for feminine nouns ending in -я.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "ведро":

• ёмкость (container)
• сосуд (vessel)

Note: "ёмкость" and "сосуд" are broader terms and may not always imply a bucket specifically.

Antonyms for "ведро":

• No direct antonyms, as "bucket" is a concrete noun.

Related Phrases:

• ведро воды - A bucket of water (common household expression).
• вылить ведро - To pour out a bucket (used literally or metaphorically for unloading emotions).
• бадья с углём - A bucket of coal (often used in industrial or historical contexts).

Usage Notes:

• "ведро" is the most common and versatile translation for "bucket" and can be used in almost all everyday contexts.
• "бадья" is less frequent and typically refers to larger or specialized buckets, often in industrial or traditional settings.
• Pay attention to the grammatical gender: "ведро" is neuter, while "бадья" is feminine, affecting adjective agreement.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "бадья" in everyday household contexts. Incorrect: Я купил бадью для уборки. Correct: Я купил ведро для уборки. Explanation: "бадья" is not typically used for small household buckets.
• Error: Incorrect case usage due to misunderstanding of neuter noun declension. Incorrect: Я вижу ведром. Correct: Я вижу ведро. Explanation: Use the correct accusative form for "ведро".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "ведро" often appears in traditional and rural contexts, such as fetching water from a well, a common image in folklore and literature. Additionally, "ведро" can metaphorically refer to heavy rain, as in "льёт как из ведра" (pouring like from a bucket).

Related Concepts:

• колодец (well)
• вода (water)
• уборка (cleaning)