Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Bungalow'

English Word: Bungalow

Key Russian Translations:

• бунгало [ˈbunɡələ] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• одноэтажный дом [ˌodnəɪˈtaʐnɨj ˈdom] - [Descriptive, Formal]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts related to architecture or travel)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "бунгало"); B1 (Intermediate for "одноэтажный дом")

Pronunciation (Russian):

бунгало: [ˈbunɡələ]

Note on бунгало: The stress falls on the first syllable, which is typical for borrowed words in Russian.

одноэтажный дом: [ˌodnəɪˈtaʐnɨj ˈdom]

Note on одноэтажный дом: Pay attention to the stress on "та" in "одноэтажный" and "дом" as the main noun.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A small, single-story house or cottage (often associated with tropical or vacation settings)

Translation(s) & Context:

• бунгало - Primarily used for small vacation homes or cottages, often in exotic or resort areas.

Usage Examples:

• Мы арендовали бунгало на берегу моря.

  We rented a bungalow by the sea.

• Это бунгало идеально для тихого отдыха.

  This bungalow is perfect for a quiet getaway.

• Бунгало в тропиках выглядят очень уютно.

  Bungalows in the tropics look very cozy.

2. A general single-story house (without specific cultural or vacation connotations)

Translation(s) & Context:

• одноэтажный дом - Used to describe any single-story house, often in a neutral or formal context.

Usage Examples:

• Они построили одноэтажный дом в деревне.

  They built a single-story house in the village.

• Одноэтажный дом удобен для пожилых людей.

  A single-story house is convenient for elderly people.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

бунгало: This is a neuter noun and does not change in plural form (remains "бунгало"). It follows the standard declension for neuter nouns ending in -о.

одноэтажный дом: This is a compound phrase. "одноэтажный" (single-story) is an adjective that agrees with "дом" (house, masculine noun) in gender, number, and case. "дом" declines as a masculine noun.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for бунгало:

• коттедж (more general term for a small house or cottage)
• дача (often refers to a country house or dacha)

Note: "коттедж" may imply a slightly larger or more modern house compared to "бунгало."

Antonyms for бунгало/одноэтажный дом:

• многоэтажный дом (multi-story building)
• небоскрёб (skyscraper)

Related Phrases:

• арендовать бунгало - to rent a bungalow (common in travel contexts)
• строить одноэтажный дом - to build a single-story house (used in construction contexts)
• бунгало на пляже - bungalow on the beach (typical vacation imagery)

Usage Notes:

• "бунгало" is a borrowed word in Russian and is mostly associated with tropical or vacation settings. It may not be understood by older generations or in rural areas.
• "одноэтажный дом" is a more neutral and descriptive term, suitable for formal or everyday conversations about architecture or housing.
• Use "бунгало" when referring to exotic or resort-style cottages; opt for "одноэтажный дом" when discussing general single-story houses.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "бунгало" to refer to any single-story house in a non-vacation context. Incorrect: "Я живу в бунгало в городе." (I live in a bungalow in the city.) Correct: "Я живу в одноэтажном доме в городе." (I live in a single-story house in the city.) Explanation: "бунгало" carries a specific connotation of a vacation or tropical house.
• Error: Mispronouncing "бунгало" with stress on the last syllable. Explanation: The stress is on the first syllable [ˈbunɡələ], not [bunɡəˈlo].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the concept of a "бунгало" is often linked to foreign or exotic locations, as seen in travel brochures or movies. It is not a traditional housing style in Russia, where single-story houses are more commonly referred to as "дом" (house) or "дача" (country house). Understanding this distinction helps in choosing the right term based on context.

Related Concepts:

• дача (country house or dacha)
• коттедж (cottage or small modern house)
• вилла (villa, often implying luxury)