Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Celluloid'

English Word: Celluloid

Key Russian Translations:

• целлулоид [ˌt͡sɛlʊˈloɪd] - [Formal, Technical]
• пластиковая пленка [plɐˈstʲikəvəjə ˈplʲonkə] - [Informal, Contextual for film]

Frequency: Low

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "целлулоид"; A2 (Beginner) for "пластиковая пленка"

Pronunciation (Russian):

целлулоид: [ˌt͡sɛlʊˈloɪd]

Note on целлулоид: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "ц" sound is a distinct Russian affricate, similar to "ts" in English.

пластиковая пленка: [plɐˈstʲikəvəjə ˈplʲonkə]

Note on пластиковая пленка: Stress on the second syllable of "пластиковая" and first syllable of "пленка".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Material (Synthetic Plastic)

Translation(s) & Context:

• целлулоид - Used in technical or historical contexts to refer to the early plastic material.

Usage Examples:

• Игрушки из целлулоида были популярны в прошлом веке.

  Toys made of celluloid were popular in the last century.

• Целлулоид легко воспламеняется, поэтому его заменили на более безопасные материалы.

  Celluloid is highly flammable, so it was replaced with safer materials.

• Этот предмет сделан из целлулоида, что делает его хрупким.

  This item is made of celluloid, which makes it fragile.

2. Film or Cinema Context (Historical Film Stock)

Translation(s) & Context:

• целлулоид - Often used metaphorically to refer to old cinema or film stock.
• пластиковая пленка - A more general term for plastic film, occasionally used in casual contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Эра целлулоида закончилась с появлением цифрового кино.

  The era of celluloid ended with the advent of digital cinema.

• Старые фильмы на целлулоиде требуют особого хранения.

  Old films on celluloid require special storage conditions.

• Мы нашли старую пластиковую пленку, но она оказалась поврежденной.

  We found an old plastic film, but it turned out to be damaged.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

целлулоид (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

пластиковая пленка (Noun Phrase, Feminine): The adjective "пластиковая" agrees with "пленка" in gender, number, and case. "Пленка" follows standard feminine declension rules for 1st declension nouns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for целлулоид:

• нитроцеллюлоза (nitrocellulose, more chemical context)

Note: "нитроцеллюлоза" is more specific to the chemical composition and less common in everyday use.

Antonyms:

• No direct antonyms, as it is a specific material.

Related Phrases:

• целлулоидная пленка - Celluloid film, specifically referring to early cinematic film stock.
• эра целлулоида - The era of celluloid, a metaphorical phrase for the early days of cinema.

Usage Notes:

• "целлулоид" is the direct and most accurate translation for "celluloid" as a material or in a cinematic context. It is a borrowed word from English and retains a formal or technical tone.
• "пластиковая пленка" is a descriptive phrase often used in casual contexts to refer to plastic film, but it lacks the historical or specific connotation of "celluloid."
• Use "целлулоид" when discussing historical, cinematic, or technical contexts. Avoid using it for modern plastic materials, as it might sound outdated or incorrect.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "пластик" (plastic) as a direct translation for "celluloid." Explanation: "Пластик" is too general and does not capture the historical or specific meaning of celluloid. Correct Usage: Use "целлулоид" for precision, e.g., "Игрушка из целлулоида" (A toy made of celluloid) instead of "Игрушка из пластика."
• Error: Mispronouncing "целлулоид" by stressing the first syllable. Explanation: The stress is on the third syllable [lo]. Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "целлулоид" is strongly associated with the early history of cinema, as celluloid film stock was the primary medium for movies in the early 20th century. The term often evokes nostalgia for classic Soviet or pre-digital filmmaking. It is rarely used in modern contexts outside of historical discussions.

Related Concepts:

• пленка (film)
• кино (cinema)
• нитроцеллюлоза (nitrocellulose)