Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'cattle'

English Word: cattle

Key Russian Translations:

• скот [skot] - [General, Neutral]
• крупный рогатый скот [ˈkrupnɨj rɐˈɡatɨj skot] - [Formal, Specific to large horned animals]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in agricultural contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "скот"); B1 (Intermediate for "крупный рогатый скот")

Pronunciation (Russian):

скот: [skot]

Note on скот: The stress is on the single syllable. Simple and straightforward for English speakers.

крупный рогатый скот: [ˈkrupnɨj rɐˈɡatɨj skot]

Note on крупный рогатый скот: Stress falls on the first syllable of "крупный" and "рогатый". Pay attention to the rolled 'r' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Domestic animals raised for food or labor (General)

Translation(s) & Context:

• скот - General term for cattle or livestock, used in everyday and agricultural contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Фермер разводит скот на своей земле.

  The farmer raises cattle on his land.

• Скот пасётся на лугу.

  The cattle are grazing in the meadow.

• Продажа скота приносит хороший доход.

  Selling cattle brings good income.

2. Large horned animals like cows and bulls (Specific/Formal)

Translation(s) & Context:

• крупный рогатый скот - Formal and specific term often used in official or technical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• На ферме содержат крупный рогатый скот.

  The farm keeps large horned cattle.

• Государство поддерживает разведение крупного рогатого скота.

  The government supports the breeding of large horned cattle.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

скот: Masculine noun, does not change in plural (collective noun).

крупный рогатый скот: Compound phrase. "крупный" and "рогатый" are adjectives agreeing with "скот" (masculine). Declension follows the same pattern as "скот" for the noun, with adjectives changing accordingly.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• животные (animals, broader term)
• рогатый скот (horned cattle, similar to "крупный рогатый скот")

Note: "животные" is more general and not specific to cattle, while "рогатый скот" is closer to "крупный рогатый скот".

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (context-dependent)

Related Phrases:

• разводить скот - to breed cattle (common agricultural expression)
• пасти скот - to herd/graze cattle (used in rural contexts)
• мясной скот - beef cattle (specific to cattle raised for meat)

Usage Notes:

• "скот" is the most common and versatile term for "cattle" in Russian, suitable for most informal and general contexts.
• "крупный рогатый скот" is a formal term often used in documentation, scientific texts, or when specificity about horned animals is needed.
• Unlike English, "скот" is a collective noun and does not typically take a plural form unless referring to different types of livestock.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "скот" in plural form (e.g., "скоты") to mean multiple cattle. This is incorrect as "скот" is collective.

  Correct: "Много скота" (a lot of cattle).

  Incorrect: "Много скотов".

• Error: Confusing "скот" with "скотина" (a derogatory term for a person or a single animal in informal contexts).

  Explanation: Use "скот" for cattle, not "скотина" unless referring to a single animal informally or insultingly.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, cattle farming has historically been significant, especially in rural areas. The term "скот" often evokes imagery of traditional village life. Additionally, "крупный рогатый скот" reflects the Soviet-era emphasis on agricultural terminology in official contexts.

Related Concepts:

• корова (cow)
• бык (bull)
• ферма (farm)
• молоко (milk)