Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Buggy'

English Word: buggy

Key Russian Translations:

• коляска [kɐˈlʲaskə] - [Formal, Often used for baby carriages]
• тележка [tʲɪˈlʲeʂkə] - [Informal, General term for small carts or trolleys]
• багги [ˈbaɡːi] - [Informal, Specifically for off-road recreational vehicles]

Frequency: Medium (varies by context; "коляска" is more common in daily speech)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner-Intermediate; "багги" may be less familiar to learners)

Pronunciation (Russian):

коляска: [kɐˈlʲaskə]

Note on коляска: Stress falls on the second syllable; the "л" is palatalized (soft).

тележка: [tʲɪˈlʲeʂkə]

Note on тележка: Stress on the second syllable; "ж" sounds like the 's' in "measure".

багги: [ˈbaɡːi]

Note on багги: Borrowed term from English, stress on the first syllable; pronounced with a hard "g".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A small vehicle or cart (e.g., baby buggy, shopping buggy)

Translation(s) & Context:

• коляска - Often refers to a baby carriage or stroller.
• тележка - Used for small carts, like shopping trolleys or utility carts.

Usage Examples:

• Я купила новую коляску для ребёнка.

  I bought a new buggy for the child.

• Возьмите тележку для покупок в супермаркете.

  Take a buggy for shopping at the supermarket.

• Коляска очень лёгкая и удобная для прогулок.

  The buggy is very light and convenient for walks.

2. A recreational off-road vehicle (e.g., dune buggy)

Translation(s) & Context:

• багги - Refers specifically to off-road or sport vehicles like dune buggies.

Usage Examples:

• Мы катались на багги по пустыне.

  We rode a buggy across the desert.

• Багги идеально подходит для экстремальных гонок.

  A buggy is perfect for extreme racing.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

коляска (Noun, Feminine, 1st Declension):

тележка (Noun, Feminine, 1st Declension): Follows similar declension patterns as "коляска".

багги (Noun, Indeclinable): Borrowed word, does not change form regardless of case or number (e.g., "на багги", "две багги").

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for коляска:

• прогулочная коляска (specifically for strollers)
• детская коляска (baby carriage)

Note: "прогулочная коляска" is more specific to lightweight strollers for walking.

Synonyms for тележка:

• каталка (informal, small cart)
• тачка (colloquial, often for wheelbarrows)

Synonyms for багги:

• вездеход (general term for off-road vehicle)

Antonyms: None directly applicable across all meanings.

Related Phrases:

• детская коляска - Baby carriage/stroller.
• тележка для покупок - Shopping trolley/cart.
• кататься на багги - To ride a buggy (off-road vehicle).

Usage Notes:

• "коляска" is the most common term for a baby buggy or stroller in Russian and is generally used in formal and everyday contexts. It is rarely used for other types of carts.
• "тележка" is a broader term and can refer to any small cart, including shopping trolleys or utility carts, but not typically for baby carriages.
• "багги" is a direct borrowing from English and is exclusively used for recreational off-road vehicles like dune buggies. It is less common in everyday speech and mostly used by enthusiasts.
• When translating "buggy" from English, context is crucial to choose the correct Russian term.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "коляска" to refer to a shopping cart. Wrong: "Я взял коляску в магазине." Correct: "Я взял тележку в магазине." (I took a cart at the store.)
• Error: Using "багги" for a baby buggy. Wrong: "У меня новая багги для ребёнка." Correct: "У меня новая коляска для ребёнка." (I have a new buggy for the child.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "коляска" often carries a connotation of care and family life, as baby carriages are a common sight in parks and residential areas. High-quality strollers are seen as a status symbol among young parents. On the other hand, "багги" is associated with leisure and adventure, often linked to extreme sports or tourism in rural areas.

Related Concepts:

• прогулка (walk, often associated with using a stroller)
• вездеход (all-terrain vehicle, related to багги)
• транспорт (transport, general concept covering carts and vehicles)