Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Canadian'

English Word: Canadian

Key Russian Translations:

• Канадец [kɐˈnadʲɪts] - [Formal, Masculine, Noun]
• Канадка [kɐˈnadkə] - [Formal, Feminine, Noun]
• Канадский [kɐˈnadskʲɪj] - [Adjective, General use]

Frequency: Medium (Common in international, cultural, or travel contexts, but not everyday conversation in Russia).

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of gender agreement in nouns and basic adjective forms, per CEFR standards. For 'Канадский', it may vary slightly by context but remains at B1.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Канадец: [kɐˈnadʲɪts]

Note on Канадец: The stress falls on the second syllable; the 'ц' sound is a voiceless alveolar affricate, which can be tricky for English speakers. Pay attention to the palatalized 'дʲ'.

Канадка: [kɐˈnadkə]

Note on Канадка: Similar to 'Канадец' but with a feminine ending; the final 'a' softens the pronunciation.

Канадский: [kɐˈnadskʲɪj]

Note on Канадский: The adjective form has a palatalized 'й' at the end, which indicates agreement with nouns.

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Meanings and Usage:

As a noun: Referring to a person from Canada.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Канадец - Used for males in formal or descriptive contexts, such as discussions about nationality or demographics.
• Канадка - Used for females, emphasizing gender agreement in Russian sentences.

Usage Examples:

• Мой друг — канадец, он живёт в Торонто. (Moy drug — kanadets, on zhivyot v Toronto.)

  My friend is Canadian; he lives in Toronto. (Shows basic introduction in a personal context.)

• Эта канадка работает в российской компании. (Eta kanadka rabotayet v rossiyskoy kompanii.)

  This Canadian woman works in a Russian company. (Illustrates feminine form in a professional setting.)

• Канадцы часто говорят на английском и французском. (Kanadtsõ chasto govoryat na angliyskom i frantsuzskom.)

  Canadians often speak English and French. (Demonstrates plural use in a general cultural description.)

• Я встретил канадца на международной конференции. (Ya vstretil kanadtsa na mezhdunarodnoy konferentsii.)

  I met a Canadian at an international conference. (Context of travel or events.)

• Моя соседка — канадка по происхождению. (Moya sosedka — kanadka po proiskhozhdeniyu.)

  My neighbor is Canadian by origin. (Emphasizes heritage in everyday conversation.)

As an adjective: Relating to Canada or its characteristics.

Translation(s) & Context:

• Канадский - Used to describe anything associated with Canada, such as culture, products, or geography; it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

Usage Examples:

• Канадский паспорт позволяет свободно путешествовать. (Kanadskiy pasport pozvolyaet svobodno puteshestvovat'.)

  A Canadian passport allows for free travel. (Shows adjective in a legal/administrative context.)

• Я люблю канадскую музыку, особенно из Ванкувера. (Ya lyublyu kanadskuyu muziku, osobenno iz Vankuvera.)

  I love Canadian music, especially from Vancouver. (Feminine form with 'музыка' in a cultural context.)

• Канадские горы очень живописны. (Kanadskiye gory ochen' zhivopisny.)

  Canadian mountains are very picturesque. (Plural form describing geography.)

• Эта книга о канадской истории. (Eta kniga o kanadskoy istorii.)

  This book is about Canadian history. (Feminine singular in an educational context.)

• Канадский климат суровый зимой. (Kanadskiy klimat surovyiy zimoy.)

  The Canadian climate is harsh in winter. (Masculine singular in a descriptive context.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'Канадец' (a masculine noun, second declension), it follows standard Russian noun declension patterns. It is a common noun that changes based on case and number.

For 'Канадка' (feminine noun, first declension), it has similar but feminine endings:

For 'Канадский' (adjective), it agrees with the noun it modifies and follows standard adjective declension (e.g., changes for gender, number, and case).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Канадский гражданин (Kanadskiy grazhdanin) - More formal, emphasizing citizenship.
  • Житель Канады (Zhitjel' Kanady) - Literal, meaning 'resident of Canada', used in neutral contexts.
• Antonyms: Not directly applicable, as this is a nationality term. However, contrasting terms like Американец (Amerikanets) for American could be considered in broader contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Канадский паспорт (Kanadskiy pasport) - Refers to a Canadian passport; used in travel or immigration contexts.
• Канадская культура (Kanadskaya kul'tura) - Canadian culture; often discussed in multicultural settings.
• Из Канады (Iz Kanady) - From Canada; a common phrase in introductions or origins.

Usage Notes:

Always consider gender agreement when using 'Канадец' or 'Канадка'; Russian requires nouns to match the subject's gender, unlike English. For 'Канадский', ensure it declines with the noun (e.g., 'канадская' for feminine nouns). This word is neutral and formal, suitable for written or official contexts, but less common in casual speech. When translating 'Canadian', choose based on context: use the noun for people and the adjective for descriptions.

• In sentences, it often pairs with verbs like 'быть' (to be) for identities.
• Avoid direct word-for-word translation; focus on natural Russian phrasing.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse gender: for example, saying 'Канадец' for a female (incorrect: use 'Канадка'). Correct example: Incorrect - "Она канадец" (Ona kanadets); Correct - "Она канадка" (Ona kanadka). This error stems from English's lack of gender, leading to confusion in agreement. Another mistake is forgetting declension: e.g., using 'Канадец' in the wrong case, like in "Я видел канадец" instead of "Я видел канадца" (genitive/accusative).

Cultural Notes:

'Канадец' and related terms often evoke images of multiculturalism and vast landscapes in Russian culture, influenced by historical ties like Cold War diplomacy and modern trade. In Russia, Canadians are sometimes stereotyped as polite and nature-loving, drawing from media portrayals of places like Niagara Falls or hockey culture.

Related Concepts:

• Американец (Amerikanets) - American
• Австралиец (Avstralijets) - Australian
• Канадская кухня (Kanadskaya kukhnya) - Canadian cuisine