Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cannery'

English Word: Cannery

Key Russian Translations:

• консервный завод [kɐnˈsʲervnɨj zɐˈvot] - [Formal, Industrial Context]
• консервная фабрика [kɐnˈsʲervnɐjə ˈfabrʲɪkə] - [Formal, Less Common]

Frequency: Low (specialized term, not commonly used in everyday speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to specific industrial context

Pronunciation (Russian):

консервный завод: [kɐnˈsʲervnɨj zɐˈvot]

Note on консервный завод: Stress falls on the second syllable of "консервный" and the second syllable of "завод". The "ы" sound is a unique Russian vowel, pronounced as a short, unrounded central vowel.

консервная фабрика: [kɐnˈsʲervnɐjə ˈfabrʲɪkə]

Note on консервная фабрика: Stress on the second syllable of "консервная" and the first syllable of "фабрика". The soft "р" in "фабрика" requires a slight palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A factory or plant for canning food

Translation(s) & Context:

• консервный завод - Most commonly used term for a facility where food is preserved in cans or jars, often associated with industrial-scale production.
• консервная фабрика - Similar meaning, but less frequent; often implies a slightly older or more traditional facility.

Usage Examples:

• На этом консервном заводе производят рыбные консервы.

  This cannery produces canned fish.

• Консервный завод был построен в прошлом веке.

  The cannery was built in the last century.

• Рабочие на консервной фабрике сортируют фрукты перед консервированием.

  Workers at the cannery sort fruits before canning.

• Консервный завод закрылся из-за нехватки сырья.

  The cannery shut down due to a lack of raw materials.

• Консервная фабрика в нашем городе выпускает томатную пасту.

  The cannery in our town produces tomato paste.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

консервный завод (noun phrase, masculine):

консервная фабрика (noun phrase, feminine): Similar declension rules apply, following the standard feminine noun pattern for "фабрика".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• консервное производство (canning production, broader term)

Note: Synonyms are rare for this specific term as it is quite specialized. "Консервное производство" may refer to the process rather than the physical location.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable

Related Phrases:

• работать на консервном заводе - to work at a cannery
• продукция консервного завода - products of a cannery
• закрытие консервной фабрики - closure of a cannery

Usage Notes:

• "Консервный завод" is the more common and widely understood term for a cannery in modern Russian, especially in industrial or business contexts.
• "Консервная фабрика" might be encountered in historical texts or specific regional usage, but it is less frequent today.
• Both terms are formal and unlikely to appear in casual conversation unless discussing specific industries or history.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "консерва" (singular of "cans") to refer to a cannery. Wrong: "Я работаю на консерву." Correct: "Я работаю на консервном заводе." Explanation: "Консерва" refers to the product, not the place.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement with noun gender. Wrong: "Консервная завод." Correct: "Консервный завод." Explanation: "Завод" is masculine, so the adjective must match in gender.

Cultural Notes:

In Soviet times, canneries ("консервные заводы") played a significant role in food preservation and distribution across the USSR, especially for fish, vegetables, and fruits. These facilities are often associated with industrial towns or coastal regions in Russian culture. Mentioning a "консервный завод" might evoke historical or nostalgic connotations for some speakers.

Related Concepts:

• консервирование (canning/preservation)
• рыбный завод (fish processing plant)
• пищевая промышленность (food industry)