Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'casino'

English Word: casino

Key Russian Translations:

• казино [kɐˈzʲinə] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

казино: [kɐˈzʲinə]

Note on казино: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'о' at the end is pronounced as a reduced 'ə' sound in unstressed position, typical in Russian phonetics.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A place for gambling and entertainment

Translation(s) & Context:

• казино - Used to refer to a physical or online establishment where gambling activities take place.

Usage Examples:

• Мы провели вечер в казино, играя в рулетку.

  We spent the evening at the casino, playing roulette.

• Он выиграл крупную сумму в казино.

  He won a large sum of money at the casino.

• Многие онлайн-казино предлагают бонусы новым игрокам.

  Many online casinos offer bonuses to new players.

• В этом городе казино запрещены законом.

  Casinos are prohibited by law in this city.

• Казино в Лас-Вегасе привлекают миллионы туристов.

  Casinos in Las Vegas attract millions of tourists.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word казино is a neuter noun in Russian and follows the standard declension pattern for neuter nouns ending in -о. It is an indeclinable loanword in some contexts but often declines in formal usage.

Note: As a foreign borrowing, казино often remains indeclinable in casual speech, especially in plural forms. However, in formal writing, it may follow the declension pattern shown above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• игорный дом (less common, formal - refers to a gambling house)

Antonyms:

• (No direct antonyms exist for this concept in Russian)

Related Phrases:

• играть в казино - to play at a casino (refers to gambling activities)
• онлайн-казино - online casino (refers to digital gambling platforms)
• выиграть в казино - to win at a casino (used for describing gambling success)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word казино is a direct borrowing from European languages and is universally understood in Russian-speaking regions to mean a gambling establishment.
• It can refer to both physical casinos and online platforms, depending on the context.
• The tone or formality does not significantly change with this word; it remains neutral across most contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing казино with stress on the first syllable as [ˈkɐzʲinə]. Correction: The correct stress is on the second syllable: [kɐˈzʲinə]. Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.
• Error: Using казино to refer to non-gambling entertainment venues. Correction: It strictly refers to gambling establishments. For other entertainment, use terms like клуб (club) or развлекательный центр (entertainment center).

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, casinos have a complex history due to legal restrictions. Since 2009, gambling is only allowed in designated zones, so the concept of казино often carries associations with specific regions like Sochi or online platforms. Discussing casinos might evoke mixed feelings due to cultural and legal attitudes toward gambling.

Related Concepts:

• азартные игры (gambling games)
• рулетка (roulette)
• покер (poker)
• игровой автомат (slot machine)