Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'cassette'

English Word: cassette

Key Russian Translations:

• кассета [kɐˈsʲetə] - [General, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts related to audio or video recording)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, due to straightforward usage but specific context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

кассета: [kɐˈsʲetə]

Note on кассета: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'e' is pronounced as a soft 'ye' sound due to the preceding soft consonant 'sʲ'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Audio or Video Cassette (Recording Medium)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кассета - Refers to a physical cassette used for audio or video recording, common in the context of older technology.

Usage Examples:

• У меня есть старая аудиокассета с песнями 80-х.

  I have an old audio cassette with songs from the 80s.

• Мы нашли видеокассету с семейными записями.

  We found a video cassette with family recordings.

• Кассета застряла в магнитофоне, и я не могу её вытащить.

  The cassette got stuck in the tape player, and I can’t get it out.

• В 90-е годы кассеты были очень популярны.

  In the 90s, cassettes were very popular.

• Ты знаешь, где можно купить пустую кассету для записи?

  Do you know where I can buy a blank cassette for recording?

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кассета is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in '-а'. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• плёнка (refers to the tape inside, less common for the cassette itself)

Note: Synonyms like "плёнка" are more specific to the tape material and not the cassette as a whole.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (as "cassette" is a specific object without a clear opposite in Russian).

Related Phrases:

• аудиокассета - Audio cassette, used for music or voice recordings.
• видеокассета - Video cassette, used for movies or video content.
• перемотать кассету - To rewind a cassette, a common action with older technology.
• кассетный магнитофон - Cassette player/recorder, the device used to play cassettes.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "кассета" directly corresponds to the English "cassette" and is used exclusively for physical tape cassettes (audio or video). It does not extend to other metaphorical or modern uses like digital formats.
• The term is somewhat dated in modern Russian, as cassettes are no longer widely used. It may evoke nostalgia or be used in historical or technical contexts.
• Be mindful of the context (audio vs. video) when using "кассета." Adding a prefix like "аудио-" or "видео-" can clarify the meaning if needed.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing "кассета" for modern storage media like CDs or USB drives.
  Incorrect: Я записал музыку на кассету. (Intending to mean a modern device.)
  Correct: Я записал музыку на диск/флешку. (Use "диск" for CD or "флешка" for USB drive.)
  Explanation: "Кассета" strictly refers to old tape technology, and using it for modern devices will confuse native speakers.
• Error: Incorrect stress in pronunciation (e.g., stressing the first syllable as [ˈkɐsʲetə]).
  Correct: Stress the second syllable [kɐˈsʲetə].
  Explanation: Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural or unclear to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, cassettes (especially audio cassettes) are strongly associated with the late Soviet era and the 1990s, a time when they were a primary medium for music and personal recordings. Mentioning "кассета" might evoke nostalgia among older generations or be tied to discussions of retro technology.

Related Concepts:

• магнитофон (tape recorder/player)
• плёнка (tape/film)
• видеомагнитофон (VCR, video cassette recorder)