Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Coastal'

English Word: Coastal

Key Russian Translations:

• прибрежный [prʲɪˈbrʲeʐnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• береговой [bʲɪrʲɪɡɐˈvoj] - [Formal, Adjective, Often used in technical or military contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in geographical and travel contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

прибрежный: [prʲɪˈbrʲeʐnɨj]

Note on прибрежный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ж" sound is a voiced fricative, similar to the 's' in "measure."

береговой: [bʲɪrʲɪɡɐˈvoj]

Note on береговой: Stress falls on the last syllable. The "г" is pronounced softly due to palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to the coast or shoreline (Geographical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• прибрежный - Commonly used for describing areas, towns, or landscapes near the sea or a large body of water.
• береговой - Often used in technical descriptions, such as "coastal defense" or "coastal line."

Usage Examples:

• Мы посетили прибрежный город на Черном море.

  We visited a coastal town on the Black Sea.

• Прибрежная зона была закрыта из-за шторма.

  The coastal area was closed due to the storm.

• Береговые укрепления были построены для защиты от врагов.

  Coastal fortifications were built to protect against enemies.

• Эта береговая линия очень живописна.

  This coastal line is very picturesque.

• Прибрежные деревни зависят от рыболовства.

  Coastal villages depend on fishing.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

прибрежный (Adjective): Declines according to gender, number, and case as a standard Russian adjective.

(Note: Table shows only key cases; full declension follows standard adjective rules.)

береговой (Adjective): Follows similar declension patterns as "прибрежный." Commonly used in compound terms like "береговая охрана" (coast guard).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• приморский (more specific to seaside or maritime contexts)
• побережный (less common, often poetic)

Note: "приморский" often implies proximity to the sea specifically, while "прибрежный" can refer to any large body of water.

Antonyms:

• внутренний (inland)
• континентальный (continental)

Related Phrases:

• прибрежная полоса - Coastal strip (refers to the land area along the coast)
• береговая линия - Coastline (the outline of the coast)
• прибрежный климат - Coastal climate (weather typical of coastal regions)
• береговая охрана - Coast guard (military or security service for coastal areas)

Usage Notes:

• "прибрежный" is the more general and versatile term for "coastal," applicable to a wide range of contexts like towns, areas, or landscapes near water.
• "береговой" is often more technical or specific, frequently used in military, geographical, or navigational contexts (e.g., "береговой маяк" - coastal lighthouse).
• Be mindful of the noun being modified, as Russian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they describe.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "прибрежный" and "береговой" interchangeably without considering context. For example, saying "береговой город" instead of "прибрежный город" for a coastal town sounds unnatural. Correct: Use "прибрежный" for general descriptions of towns or areas.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement, e.g., using masculine "прибрежный" with a feminine noun like "зона" (zone). Correct: Use "прибрежная зона."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, coastal areas (especially around the Black Sea or Baltic Sea) are often associated with vacation destinations and resorts. Terms like "прибрежный" may evoke imagery of summer holidays or scenic landscapes for native speakers.

Related Concepts:

• море (sea)
• побережье (coast)
• пляж (beach)
• порт (port)