Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Champagne'

English Word: Champagne

Key Russian Translations:

• шампанское [ʂɐmˈpanskəjə] - [Neutral, Common Usage]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

шампанское: [ʂɐmˈpanskəjə]

Note on шампанское: Pay attention to the stress on the second syllable and the soft 'n' sound before 'sk'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France

Translation(s) & Context:

• шампанское - Refers specifically to sparkling wine, often associated with celebrations or formal events.

Usage Examples:

• Мы открыли бутылку шампанского на Новый год.

  We opened a bottle of champagne on New Year's Eve.

• Шампанское было подано на свадьбе.

  Champagne was served at the wedding.

• Ты любишь шампанское или предпочитаешь вино?

  Do you like champagne, or do you prefer wine?

• Это шампанское очень дорогое.

  This champagne is very expensive.

• Давай выпьем шампанского за твой успех!

  Let's drink champagne to your success!

Russian Forms/Inflections:

шампанское is a neuter noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for neuter nouns ending in -ое.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• игристое вино (sparkling wine, more general term)

Note: "игристое вино" is broader and may refer to any sparkling wine, while "шампанское" often implies a connection to the Champagne region or a celebratory context.

Antonyms:

• тихое вино (still wine)

Related Phrases:

• бутылка шампанского - a bottle of champagne
• бокал шампанского - a glass of champagne
• открыть шампанское - to open champagne (often for celebration)

Usage Notes:

• The term "шампанское" is used in Russian to refer to champagne specifically, often tied to formal or celebratory contexts. While it technically denotes sparkling wine from the Champagne region, in everyday speech, it may be used more broadly for any sparkling wine.
• Unlike in English, where "champagne" may carry strict legal definitions, in Russian, the term is less restricted in casual usage.
• Be mindful of the neuter gender of the noun when using it with adjectives or in sentences requiring agreement.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misgendering the noun as masculine or feminine. Incorrect: "этот шампанский" (masculine agreement). Correct: "это шампанское" (neuter agreement).
• Error: Incorrect stress placement in pronunciation, such as stressing the first syllable. Incorrect: [ˈʂɐmpanskəjə]. Correct: [ʂɐmˈpanskəjə]. Explanation: Stress falls on the second syllable.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "шампанское" is strongly associated with celebrations, especially New Year's Eve, weddings, and other significant events. It is common to open a bottle of champagne at midnight on New Year's Eve as a tradition to welcome the new year.

Related Concepts:

• вино (wine)
• игристое (sparkling)
• праздник (celebration)