Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Chisel'

English Word: Chisel

Key Russian Translations:

• Долото [dɐˈlotə] - [Formal, Tool Context]
• Стамеска [stɐˈmʲeskə] - [Formal/Informal, Woodworking Context]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

Долото: [dɐˈlotə]

Note on Долото: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "o" sounds are reduced in unstressed positions, typical of Russian phonetics.

Стамеска: [stɐˈmʲeskə]

Note on Стамеска: Stress on the second syllable. The "е" is palatalized due to the following "с", creating a soft consonant sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A tool for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

Translation(s) & Context:

• Долото - Commonly used for heavier work, such as chiseling stone or metal, often in construction or industrial settings.
• Стамеска - Typically refers to a smaller tool used in woodworking or carpentry for finer, detailed work.

Usage Examples:

• Мастер взял долото, чтобы обработать камень.

  The craftsman took a chisel to work on the stone.

• Стамеска идеально подходит для резьбы по дереву.

  A chisel is perfect for wood carving.

• Он ударил по долоту молотком, чтобы расколоть плиту.

  He struck the chisel with a hammer to split the slab.

• У меня есть набор стамесок разных размеров для работы.

  I have a set of chisels of different sizes for work.

• Долото нужно держать под правильным углом для эффективности.

  The chisel must be held at the right angle for efficiency.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Долото (Noun, Neuter):

Стамеска (Noun, Feminine):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Долото/Стамеска:

• Резец (more specific to cutting tools in artistic contexts)
• Зубило (often used for metalwork or heavier chiseling)

Note: "Резец" often implies a finer or more specialized tool, while "Зубило" is closer to "Долото" in heavy-duty contexts.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (tools typically lack direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• Работать долотом - To work with a chisel (general usage for heavy tasks).
• Вырезать стамеской - To carve with a chisel (specific to woodworking).
• Набор стамесок - A set of chisels (common in tool descriptions).

Usage Notes:

• "Долото" is more commonly used in contexts involving stone or metalwork, and it often implies a heavier or larger tool. It may not be suitable for delicate tasks.
• "Стамеска" is almost exclusively used in woodworking and implies a smaller, more precise tool. It is the preferred term in carpentry.
• Both nouns follow standard Russian declension patterns for their respective genders (neuter for "Долото", feminine for "Стамеска"). Pay attention to case endings in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Долото" for fine woodworking tasks.
  Incorrect: Я вырезал узор долотом.
  Correct: Я вырезал узор стамеской.
  Explanation: "Долото" is too heavy for detailed carving; "Стамеска" is the appropriate term.
• Error: Incorrect case usage due to gender confusion.
  Incorrect: Я работаю с долотой.
  Correct: Я работаю с долотом.
  Explanation: "Долото" is neuter, so the instrumental case ending is "-ом", not "-ой".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, woodworking and stone carving have deep historical roots, especially in traditional crafts and architecture (e.g., wooden churches or stone monuments). Tools like "Стамеска" and "Долото" are often associated with skilled craftsmanship, and the choice of term can reflect the type of work or material being discussed.

Related Concepts:

• Молоток (Hammer) - Often used with a chisel.
• Резьба (Carving) - The activity associated with using a chisel.
• Инструмент (Tool) - General category for chisels.