Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Celsius'

English Word: Celsius

Key Russian Translations:

• Цельсий [ˈtsɛlʲsʲɪj] - [Formal, Scientific Context]

Frequency: Medium (often used in scientific, educational, and weather contexts)

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

Pronunciation (Russian):

Цельсий: [ˈtsɛlʲsʲɪj]

Note on Цельсий: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "Ц" sound is a distinct affricate in Russian, similar to "ts" in "cats".

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Meanings and Usage:

Temperature Scale (Scientific/Weather Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Цельсий - Used specifically to refer to the Celsius temperature scale, often in weather forecasts, scientific discussions, or educational materials.

Usage Examples:

• Температура сегодня 20 градусов по Цельсию.

  The temperature today is 20 degrees Celsius.

• Вода замерзает при 0 градусов по Цельсию.

  Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

• На улице минус 5 по Цельсию, оденься теплее.

  It's minus 5 Celsius outside, dress warmly.

• Температура кипения воды — 100 градусов по Цельсию.

  The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

• В прогнозе погоды сказали, что будет до 30 по Цельсию.

  The weather forecast said it will be up to 30 Celsius.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Цельсий is a proper noun derived from the name of Anders Celsius and does not inflect in Russian. It is always used in the nominative form as part of the phrase "по Цельсию" (in Celsius). However, the word "градус" (degree) that often accompanies it does inflect based on number and case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No direct synonyms, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific scale)

Antonyms:

• Фаренгейт (Fahrenheit) - Refers to a different temperature scale.
• Кельвин (Kelvin) - Refers to another scientific temperature scale.

Related Phrases:

• градус по Цельсию - "degree Celsius", the standard way to express temperature in Celsius.
• температура по Цельсию - "temperature in Celsius", often used in formal or scientific contexts.
• минус по Цельсию - "minus in Celsius", used to describe sub-zero temperatures.

Usage Notes:

• The term "Цельсий" is always used with the preposition "по" in the context of temperature (e.g., "по Цельсию"). Omitting "по" would be grammatically incorrect.
• In everyday conversation, Russians often omit "по Цельсию" when the context is clear, simply saying the number followed by "градусов" (e.g., "минус пять" for "-5°C").
• This term is exclusively used for temperature measurements and does not have metaphorical or idiomatic uses in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Saying "градус Цельсия" instead of "градус по Цельсию".
  Explanation: The preposition "по" is mandatory in this context. Without it, the phrase sounds unnatural to native speakers.
  Incorrect: Температура 20 градус Цельсия.
  Correct: Температура 20 градусов по Цельсию.
• Error: Mispronouncing "Цельсий" with stress on the second syllable.
  Explanation: The stress is on the first syllable ([ˈtsɛlʲsʲɪj]). Incorrect stress can lead to misunderstandings or make the speaker sound non-native.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia and most post-Soviet countries, the Celsius scale is the standard for measuring temperature in both everyday life and scientific contexts. Unlike in the United States, where Fahrenheit is common, Russians exclusively use Celsius, so familiarity with this term is essential for discussing weather or temperature-related topics.

Related Concepts:

• Фаренгейт (Fahrenheit)
• Кельвин (Kelvin)
• температура (temperature)
• градус (degree)