Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Celery'

English Word: Celery

Key Russian Translations:

• сельдерей [sʲɪlʲdʲɪˈrʲej] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium (used in culinary contexts or specific discussions about vegetables)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, due to specific usage and pronunciation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

сельдерей: [sʲɪlʲdʲɪˈrʲej]

Note on сельдерей: Stress falls on the last syllable ('-рей'). The soft 'л' sound may be challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A type of vegetable (stalks, leaves, or root)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сельдерей - Refers to the plant as a whole, including stalks, leaves, and root, commonly used in cooking or salads.

Usage Examples:

• Я добавила сельдерей в суп для аромата.

  I added celery to the soup for flavor.

• Сельдерей полезен для здоровья, особенно корень.

  Celery is good for health, especially the root.

• На рынке продаётся свежий сельдерей.

  Fresh celery is sold at the market.

• Она ест сельдерей с арахисовым маслом как перекус.

  She eats celery with peanut butter as a snack.

• Корневой сельдерей часто используется в русской кухне.

  Root celery is often used in Russian cuisine.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

сельдерей is a masculine noun. It follows the regular declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• корневой сельдерей (specifically for root celery)

Note: There are no widely used direct synonyms for celery as a whole plant; specific parts may have descriptive terms.

Antonyms:

• None (as a specific vegetable, it does not have direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• корневой сельдерей - Root celery, often used in soups and stews in Russian cuisine.
• стеблевой сельдерей - Stalk celery, used as a snack or in salads.
• сельдерейный сок - Celery juice, often associated with health trends.

Usage Notes:

• The term "сельдерей" generally refers to the entire plant but may contextually imply the stalks, leaves, or root. To avoid ambiguity, Russians often specify "корневой сельдерей" for the root or "стеблевой сельдерей" for the stalks.
• It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in culinary or health-related discussions.
• Unlike in some English-speaking cultures where celery stalks are a common snack, in Russian culture, the root (корневой сельдерей) is more commonly used in traditional dishes like soups and salads.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "сельдерей" by stressing the first syllable. Wrong: [ˈsʲɪlʲdʲɪrʲej]; Correct: [sʲɪlʲdʲɪˈrʲej]. Explanation: Stress in Russian is crucial for correct pronunciation, and misplaced stress can make the word sound unnatural.
• Error: Using "сельдерей" without specifying the part when context requires it. Wrong: "Я купил сельдерей" (ambiguous); Correct: "Я купил корневой сельдерей" (specifying root celery). Explanation: Russians often clarify which part of the plant they mean, especially in recipes.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian cuisine, celery root (корневой сельдерей) is more commonly used than the stalks. It is a staple in traditional dishes like "Olivier" salad (a popular Russian potato salad) and various soups. Celery stalks are less common but are gaining popularity due to global culinary trends and health-conscious diets.

Related Concepts:

• петрушка (parsley)
• укроп (dill)
• овощи (vegetables)