Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Climate'

English Word: climate

Key Russian Translations:

• климат [ˈklʲimat] - [Neutral, Most Common]

Frequency: High (Widely used in scientific, geographical, and everyday contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, due to straightforward meaning but specific grammatical usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

климат: [ˈklʲimat]

Note on климат: Stress falls on the first syllable. The 'и' is pronounced as a soft 'i', and 'к' is slightly palatalized due to the following 'л'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Weather Patterns (Geographical/Scientific Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• климат - Used to describe long-term weather patterns in a specific region.

Usage Examples:

• Климат в этом регионе очень суровый.

  The climate in this region is very harsh.

• Средиземноморский климат идеален для отдыха.

  The Mediterranean climate is ideal for vacation.

• Изменение климата — глобальная проблема.

  Climate change is a global issue.

• Климат влияет на сельское хозяйство.

  Climate affects agriculture.

• Мы изучаем климат разных стран.

  We are studying the climate of different countries.

2. Atmosphere or Environment (Figurative Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• климат - Used metaphorically to describe the emotional or social atmosphere.

Usage Examples:

• В команде сложился хороший климат.

  A good climate has developed within the team.

• Политический климат в стране напряжённый.

  The political climate in the country is tense.

• Климат в семье стал холодным после ссоры.

  The climate in the family became cold after the argument.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

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

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• погода (weather, often used in short-term context)

Note: While "погода" refers to short-term weather conditions, "климат" focuses on long-term patterns.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (context-dependent)

Related Phrases:

• изменение климата - Climate change (refers to global environmental shifts)
• суровый климат - Harsh climate (used for extreme weather conditions)
• тропический климат - Tropical climate (specific regional description)
• социальный климат - Social climate (figurative use for societal atmosphere)

Usage Notes:

• "Климат" is the direct and most common translation of "climate" in both literal (weather patterns) and figurative (social atmosphere) senses.
• It is a masculine noun, so adjectives and verbs must agree accordingly (e.g., "суровый климат" for "harsh climate").
• In scientific or formal contexts, "климат" is often paired with specific descriptors like "тропический" (tropical) or "континентальный" (continental).
• Unlike English, where "climate" is rarely confused with "weather," Russian learners must distinguish "климат" (long-term) from "погода" (short-term weather).

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "климат" with "погода" when discussing daily weather.

  Incorrect: Какой климат сегодня? (Intended: "What's the weather like today?")

  Correct: Какая погода сегодня?

  Explanation: "Климат" refers to long-term patterns, while "погода" is for daily or short-term conditions.

• Error: Incorrect case usage after prepositions.

  Incorrect: Я говорю о климат. (Missing prepositional case)

  Correct: Я говорю о климате.

  Explanation: After the preposition "о" (about), the noun must be in the prepositional case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, discussions about "климат" often carry significant weight due to the country's vast geographical diversity, ranging from Arctic to subtropical climates. The harsh Russian winters are a frequent topic, and "климат" may evoke strong associations with endurance and adaptation in everyday conversations.

Related Concepts:

• погода (weather)
• природа (nature)
• экология (ecology)
• окружающая среда (environment)