Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Calibre'

English Word: Calibre

Key Russian Translations:

• Калибр [ˈkalʲɪbr] - [Formal, Technical]
• Уровень [ˈurəvʲɪnʲ] - [Formal, Figurative, Often for quality or skill]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like weaponry or quality assessment)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "Калибр"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "Уровень" due to figurative usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

Калибр: [ˈkalʲɪbr]

Note on Калибр: Stress on the first syllable. The "р" is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

Уровень: [ˈurəvʲɪnʲ]

Note on Уровень: Stress on the first syllable. The soft "н" sound at the end requires palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Diameter of a gun barrel or bullet (Literal, Technical)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Калибр - Used in military, weaponry, or technical contexts to describe the size of a barrel or projectile.

Usage Examples:

• Этот пистолет имеет калибр 9 мм.

  This pistol has a calibre of 9 mm.

• Калибр орудия был увеличен для большей мощности.

  The calibre of the cannon was increased for greater power.

• Какой калибр у этого патрона?

  What is the calibre of this cartridge?

2. Quality or level of ability (Figurative)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Уровень - Used metaphorically to describe someone's skill, quality, or standard.

Usage Examples:

• Он игрок высокого уровня.

  He is a player of high calibre.

• Её работы всегда на уровне.

  Her works are always of high calibre.

• Этот специалист не того уровня, что нам нужен.

  This specialist is not of the calibre we need.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Калибр (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	Калибр	Калибры
Genitive	Калибра	Калибров
Dative	Калибру	Калибрам
Accusative	Калибр	Калибры
Instrumental	Калибром	Калибрами
Prepositional	О Калибре	О Калибрах

Уровень (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	Уровень	Уровни
Genitive	Уровня	Уровней
Dative	Уровню	Уровням
Accusative	Уровень	Уровни
Instrumental	Уровнем	Уровнями
Prepositional	Об Уровне	Об Уровнях

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Калибр:

• Размер (Size, in some technical contexts)
• Диаметр (Diameter, specifically for measurements)

Note: "Размер" is broader and less specific to weaponry than "Калибр."

Synonyms for Уровень:

• Качество (Quality)
• Степень (Degree, Level)

Antonyms for Уровень:

• Низкий уровень (Low level)

Related Phrases:

• Калибр оружия - Calibre of a weapon (technical context for firearms).
• Высокий уровень - High calibre/level (often used for skills or quality).
• На уровне - At a certain level/calibre (common in discussions of performance).

Usage Notes:

• "Калибр" is primarily used in technical contexts, especially related to weaponry or measurements. It does not carry the figurative meaning of "calibre" as in quality or skill.
• "Уровень" is the appropriate choice for figurative uses of "calibre," such as describing someone's ability or the quality of work. It is more versatile in everyday speech.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between "Калибр" and "Уровень," as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Калибр" to describe someone's skill or quality (e.g., "Он высокого калибра" is incorrect).
• Correct Usage: Use "Уровень" instead (e.g., "Он высокого уровня").
• Error: Mispronouncing "Уровень" by stressing the second syllable.
• Correct Pronunciation: Stress is on the first syllable: [ˈurəvʲɪnʲ].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the word "Калибр" is strongly associated with military and technical contexts, reflecting Russia's historical focus on weaponry and engineering. Meanwhile, "Уровень" is frequently used in educational and professional settings to discuss standards and competencies, mirroring the cultural emphasis on achievement and skill levels.

Related Concepts:

• Качество (Quality)
• Стандарт (Standard)
• Орудие (Weaponry)