Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Buttock'

English Word: Buttock

Key Russian Translations:

• ягодица [jɐˈɡodʲɪtsə] - [Formal, Singular]
• ягодицы [jɐˈɡodʲɪtsɨ] - [Formal, Plural]
• попа [ˈpopə] - [Informal, Colloquial]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "ягодица/ягодицы"); B1 (Intermediate for "попа" due to colloquial usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

ягодица: [jɐˈɡodʲɪtsə]

Note on ягодица: Stress falls on the second syllable. The soft "д" sound can be tricky for non-native speakers.

ягодицы: [jɐˈɡodʲɪtsɨ]

попа: [ˈpopə]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Anatomical Reference (Body Part)

Translation(s) & Context:

• ягодица/ягодицы - Used in formal, medical, or neutral contexts to refer to one or both buttocks.

Usage Examples:

• У него болит левая ягодица после тренировки.

  His left buttock hurts after the workout.

• Ягодицы состоят из нескольких групп мышц.

  The buttocks consist of several muscle groups.

• Врач сделал укол в ягодицу.

  The doctor gave an injection in the buttock.

2. Informal or Playful Reference

Translation(s) & Context:

• попа - Used in casual, colloquial, or playful contexts, often among friends or family.

Usage Examples:

• Не сиди на холодном, а то попа замёрзнет!

  Don't sit on the cold surface, or your butt will freeze!

• У неё такая смешная попа в этих штанах.

  Her butt looks so funny in these pants.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

ягодица (Singular) / ягодицы (Plural) - Noun, Feminine

попа - Noun, Feminine. Follows similar declension patterns to "ягодица" but is less formal and often used invariantly in casual speech.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• зад (colloquial, broader meaning as "rear")
• седалище (formal, literary, less common)

Note: "зад" can refer to the rear in general, not just the buttocks, while "седалище" is rarely used in everyday speech.

Antonyms:

• N/A (No direct antonyms for a body part like this)

Related Phrases:

• сидеть на попе ровно - Literally "to sit evenly on one's butt"; means "to do nothing" or "to be idle".
• укол в ягодицу - Literally "injection in the buttock"; a common medical phrase.
• попа в мыле - Literally "butt in soap"; colloquial for being very busy or overworked.

Usage Notes:

• "ягодица/ягодицы" are the safest choices for formal or neutral contexts, such as medical discussions or written texts.
• "попа" is informal and should be avoided in professional or serious settings, as it can sound childish or inappropriate.
• Be mindful of the singular/plural distinction with "ягодица" (one buttock) and "ягодицы" (both buttocks), as this can affect meaning in specific contexts.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "попа" in formal contexts.

Wrong: Врач сказал, что у меня проблема с попой.
Correct: Врач сказал, что у меня проблема с ягодицей.
Explanation: "попа" is too colloquial for a medical context; "ягодица" or "ягодицы" is appropriate.

Error 2: Incorrect case usage.

Wrong: Я чувствую боль в ягодица.
Correct: Я чувствую боль в ягодице.
Explanation: After the preposition "в" (in), the noun must be in the prepositional case, not nominative.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, direct references to body parts like the buttocks can be considered impolite in formal or unfamiliar settings. Using "попа" might be acceptable among close friends or in a playful tone, but it can offend in other contexts. Additionally, phrases involving "попа" often carry humorous or idiomatic connotations, as seen in expressions like "попа в мыле".

Related Concepts:

• нога (leg)
• бедро (thigh)
• спина (back)