Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cache'

English Word: Cache

Key Russian Translations:

• кэш [kɛʃ] - [Informal, Technical]
• тайник [ˈtajnʲɪk] - [Formal, Literal meaning as 'hiding place']

Frequency: Medium (especially in technical contexts for "кэш")

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "кэш"; A2 (Beginner) for "тайник"

Pronunciation (Russian):

кэш: [kɛʃ]

Note on кэш: Borrowed from English, pronounced similarly but with a slight Russian accent on the vowel.

тайник: [ˈtajnʲɪk]

Note on тайник: Stress on the first syllable; the 'й' sound is a palatalized consonant, common in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Cache as in 'temporary storage' (Technical Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кэш - Used in computing and technology to refer to a temporary data storage mechanism.

Usage Examples:

• Очистите кэш браузера, чтобы ускорить загрузку страниц.

  Clear the browser cache to speed up page loading.

• Кэш приложения занимает слишком много места на телефоне.

  The app's cache is taking up too much space on the phone.

• Данные сохраняются в кэше для быстрого доступа.

  Data is stored in the cache for quick access.

2. Cache as in 'hidden store or stash' (Literal Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• тайник - Refers to a hidden place or stash, often used for valuables or secrets.

Usage Examples:

• Он спрятал деньги в тайнике под половицами.

  He hid the money in a cache under the floorboards.

• В лесу был обнаружен тайник с оружием.

  A cache of weapons was discovered in the forest.

• Тайник был так хорошо спрятан, что никто его не нашел.

  The cache was so well hidden that no one found it.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кэш: As a loanword, it does not inflect in Russian and remains unchanged across cases and numbers.

тайник: A masculine noun, follows regular declension patterns for animate/inanimate nouns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for кэш (technical):

• буфер

Note: "буфер" is less common and often refers to a buffer rather than a cache specifically.

Synonyms for тайник:

• укрытие
• схрон

Antonyms for тайник:

• открытое место

Related Phrases:

• очистить кэш - Clear the cache (common in technical contexts).
• тайник с сокровищами - A cache of treasures (used in adventure or historical contexts).
• обнаружить тайник - Discover a cache (used for hidden items or places).

Usage Notes:

• "кэш" is a direct borrowing from English and is primarily used in technical or computing contexts. It is not suitable for literal meanings of hiding something.
• "тайник" is the more traditional Russian word for a physical hiding place or stash and should be used outside of technical contexts.
• Be cautious with tone and context, as "тайник" can imply secrecy or illegality depending on the situation.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "кэш" to refer to a physical hiding place. Wrong: "Я спрятал деньги в кэше." Correct: "Я спрятал деньги в тайнике."
• Error: Mispronouncing "тайник" with stress on the second syllable. The correct stress is on "тай-".

Cultural Notes:

The concept of a "тайник" often carries historical or cultural weight in Russian contexts, as hidden caches were used during wars, revolutions, or times of oppression to store valuables or secrets. This term may evoke images of treasure hunts or espionage in Russian literature and folklore.

Related Concepts:

• скрытность (secrecy)
• хранилище (storage)
• сокровище (treasure)