Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Clad'

English Word: clad

Key Russian Translations:

• одетый [oˈdʲetɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• облечённый [ɐblʲɪˈtʃʲɵnɨj] - [Formal, Literary, Often Figurative]
• покрытый [pɐˈkrɨtɨj] - [Neutral, Often for Surfaces or Materials]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts, less common in everyday speech)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies by context and translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

одетый: [oˈdʲetɨj]

Note on одетый: Stress falls on the second syllable. The soft 'д' sound is a common challenge for non-native speakers.

облечённый: [ɐblʲɪˈtʃʲɵnɨj]

Note on облечённый: The stress is on the third syllable. Often used in formal or poetic contexts.

покрытый: [pɐˈkrɨtɨj]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Dressed or Wearing (Clothing)

Translation(s) & Context:

• одетый - Used to describe someone wearing clothes, often with an implication of being dressed appropriately or fully.

Usage Examples:

• Он был одетый в строгий костюм.

  He was clad in a formal suit.

• Все дети были одеты в тёплую одежду.

  All the children were clad in warm clothing.

• Она одета с иголочки.

  She is clad impeccably (lit. dressed to the nines).

2. Covered or Coated (Surface or Material)

Translation(s) & Context:

• покрытый - Used for objects or surfaces covered with a material or layer.

Usage Examples:

• Стены были покрыты старой краской.

  The walls were clad in old paint.

• Корабль покрыт стальными пластинами.

  The ship is clad in steel plates.

3. Endowed or Invested (Figurative)

Translation(s) & Context:

• облечённый - Used in formal or literary contexts to mean endowed with power, authority, or a quality.

Usage Examples:

• Он был облечён властью решать судьбы людей.

  He was clad with the power to decide people's fates.

• Его слова были облечены в форму приказа.

  His words were clad in the form of a command.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

одетый (Adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case like most Russian adjectives.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	одетый	одетая	одетое	одетые
Genitive	одетого	одетой	одетого	одетых

покрытый and облечённый follow similar adjectival declension patterns. Consult a full declension table for detailed forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for одетый:

• наряжённый (more formal or festive)
• одежённый (rare, archaic)

Antonyms for одетый:

• раздетый (undressed)
• голый (naked)

Related Phrases:

• одетый с иголочки - Dressed impeccably, as if brand new.
• покрытый тайной - Clad in mystery, shrouded in secrecy.
• облечённый доверием - Clad with trust, endowed with confidence.

Usage Notes:

• "одетый" is the most common translation for personal attire but implies being fully or appropriately dressed.
• "покрытый" is used for inanimate objects or surfaces and cannot be applied to people in the sense of wearing clothes.
• "облечённый" is highly formal and often figurative, unsuitable for casual conversation.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "покрытый" to describe a person wearing clothes.

Incorrect: Он был покрыт в пальто. (He was covered in a coat.)

Correct: Он был одет в пальто. (He was clad in a coat.)

Explanation: "покрытый" is reserved for surfaces or objects, not personal attire.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being "одетый" often carries an implication of propriety or readiness, reflecting the importance of appearance in social settings. Phrases like "одетый с иголочки" emphasize meticulous care in dressing, often associated with special occasions.

Related Concepts:

• одежда (clothing)
• наряд (outfit, attire)
• покров (covering, veil)