Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Butcher'

English Word: Butcher

Key Russian Translations:

• Мясник [ˈmjæsnʲɪk] - [Formal, Informal]
• Резник [ˈrʲeznʲɪk] - [Formal, Often used historically or in specific contexts like slaughtering]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "Мясник"); B2 (Intermediate for "Резник")

Pronunciation (Russian):

Мясник: [ˈmjæsnʲɪk]

Note on Мясник: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "я" sound is a distinct Russian vowel, pronounced like "ya".

Резник: [ˈrʲeznʲɪk]

Note on Резник: Stress on the first syllable. The "р" is rolled, and "е" is pronounced as "ye".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person who prepares and sells meat

Translation(s) & Context:

• Мясник - Commonly used to refer to a butcher in a shop or market.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил мясо у мясника на рынке.

  I bought meat from the butcher at the market.

• Мясник порекомендовал мне свинину для ужина.

  The butcher recommended pork for dinner.

• Этот мясник всегда продаёт свежее мясо.

  This butcher always sells fresh meat.

2. A person who slaughters animals

Translation(s) & Context:

• Резник - Often used in the context of slaughtering animals, especially in historical or religious contexts.
• Мясник - Can also be used, though less specific to slaughtering.

Usage Examples:

• Резник работал на скотобойне много лет.

  The slaughterer worked at the abattoir for many years.

• В деревне резник был важной фигурой.

  In the village, the butcher (slaughterer) was an important figure.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Мясник (Masculine Noun): Follows the regular masculine noun declension pattern in Russian.

Резник (Masculine Noun): Follows a similar masculine noun declension pattern as "Мясник".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Мясник:

• Резник (in the context of slaughtering)

Note: "Резник" is more specific to slaughtering, while "Мясник" is broader and includes selling meat.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable in common usage.

Related Phrases:

• Работать мясником - To work as a butcher.
• Мясник на рынке - A butcher at the market.
• Резник по профессии - A slaughterer by profession.

Usage Notes:

• "Мясник" is the most common and versatile term for "butcher" in Russian, used for both someone who sells meat and someone who slaughters animals, though the former is more frequent in modern usage.
• "Резник" is more specific to the act of slaughtering and may carry historical or religious connotations, such as in Jewish traditions (a ritual slaughterer).
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between these terms, as "Резник" might sound outdated or overly specific in casual conversation about a butcher shop.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Резник" when referring to a butcher in a shop.
  Incorrect: Я купил мясо у резника.
  Correct: Я купил мясо у мясника.
  Explanation: "Резник" is rarely used for a retail butcher and sounds odd in this context.
• Error: Incorrect declension of "Мясник".
  Incorrect: Я говорю с мясником (wrong ending).
  Correct: Я говорю с мясником.
  Explanation: Pay attention to the instrumental case ending for masculine nouns like "Мясник".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the role of a butcher ("Мясник") is often associated with local markets rather than large supermarkets, especially in smaller towns. Historically, "Резник" might refer to a ritual slaughterer in Jewish communities, adhering to kosher laws, and carries a cultural significance in such contexts.

Related Concepts:

• Мясо (Meat)
• Скотобойня (Abattoir)
• Резня (Slaughter)