Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cardboard'

English Word: cardboard

Key Russian Translations:

• картон [kɐrˈton] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

картон: [kɐrˈton]

Note on картон: The stress falls on the second syllable. The 'r' sound is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Material (Thick Paper Material)

Translation(s) & Context:

• картон - Refers to the material used for boxes, packaging, or crafts.

Usage Examples:

• Я сделал коробку из картона.

  I made a box out of cardboard.

• Этот картон слишком тонкий для проекта.

  This cardboard is too thin for the project.

• Мы используем картон для упаковки товаров.

  We use cardboard for packaging goods.

• Дети рисовали на листе картона.

  The children were drawing on a sheet of cardboard.

• Где можно купить прочный картон?

  Where can I buy sturdy cardboard?

Russian Forms/Inflections:

картон is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for inanimate masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Note: The plural form "картоны" is less common and usually refers to different types or pieces of cardboard.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• гофрокартон (corrugated cardboard - a specific type)

Note: "гофрокартон" is used specifically for corrugated cardboard, often in industrial or packaging contexts.

Antonyms:

• бумага (paper - thinner material)

Related Phrases:

• картонная коробка - Cardboard box (common packaging item)
• гофрированный картон - Corrugated cardboard (used for stronger packaging)
• лист картона - Sheet of cardboard (used in crafts or construction)

Usage Notes:

• The word "картон" directly corresponds to "cardboard" in English and is used in similar contexts, such as packaging and crafts.
• It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
• Be mindful of the context when using plural forms, as they are rarely used and might sound unnatural to native speakers unless specifying types or pieces.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "картон" with "бумага" (paper). While both are paper-based materials, "картон" is thicker and sturdier.

  Incorrect: Я написал письмо на картоне. (I wrote a letter on cardboard.)

  Correct: Я написал письмо на бумаге. (I wrote a letter on paper.)

• Error: Incorrect case usage due to unfamiliarity with Russian declension.

  Incorrect: Я купил лист картон. (I bought a sheet of cardboard - missing genitive case.)

  Correct: Я купил лист картона. (I bought a sheet of cardboard.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, cardboard is widely used for packaging, much like in English-speaking countries. However, recycling practices might differ, and in some rural or older communities, cardboard might be repurposed for household uses, such as insulation or crafting, reflecting a cultural emphasis on resourcefulness.

Related Concepts:

• бумага (paper)
• упаковка (packaging)
• коробка (box)