Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chin'

English Word: chin

Key Russian Translations:

• подбородок [pədbɐˈrodək] - [Formal/Informal, Singular]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

подбородок: [pədbɐˈrodək]

Note on подбородок: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'о' sounds are reduced due to Russian vowel reduction rules.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Anatomical Part (Lower Part of the Face)

Translation(s) & Context:

• подбородок - Refers to the anatomical 'chin' as part of the face, used in both formal and informal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• У него острый подбородок.

  He has a sharp chin.

• Она коснулась своего подбородка, задумавшись.

  She touched her chin, lost in thought.

• Подбородок дрожал от холода.

  His chin trembled from the cold.

• У ребёнка грязный подбородок после еды.

  The child’s chin is dirty after eating.

• Он ударил его прямо в подбородок.

  He hit him right on the chin.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

подбородок is a masculine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• нет (No direct synonyms, as 'подбородок' is the primary term for 'chin')

Antonyms:

• нет (No direct antonyms for an anatomical term like 'chin')

Note: Synonyms are rare for specific anatomical terms in Russian; 'подбородок' is the standard and most widely used word.

Related Phrases:

• дрожать подбородком - To tremble with one’s chin (often due to cold or emotion).
• держать подбородок выше - To keep one’s chin up (figurative, meaning to stay confident).
• удар в подбородок - A blow to the chin (used in contexts of fighting or boxing).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word 'подбородок' is a direct and precise translation of 'chin' and is used in all contexts, whether formal or informal.
• There are no significant regional variations or alternative terms for 'chin' in standard Russian.
• Be aware that 'подбородок' is a masculine noun, and adjectives or verbs related to it must agree in gender and case.

Common Errors:

• Incorrect Gender Agreement: English speakers often forget that 'подбородок' is masculine and may use feminine or neuter forms for adjectives. For example, saying 'красивая подбородок' (incorrect) instead of 'красивый подбородок' (correct: 'beautiful chin').
• Mispronunciation: Stressing the wrong syllable, such as [ˈpədbɐrədək] instead of [pədbɐˈrodək]. Always stress the third syllable.
• Wrong Case Usage: Using nominative case after prepositions. For example, saying 'удар в подбородок' (correct) but mistakenly using 'удар в подбородке' (incorrect).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, there are no significant cultural or symbolic meanings tied to the word 'подбородок' beyond its literal anatomical reference. However, phrases like 'держать подбородок выше' (keep your chin up) are used similarly to English to denote resilience or confidence.

Related Concepts:

• лицо (face)
• щека (cheek)
• челюсть (jaw)