Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Coconut'

English Word: Coconut

Key Russian Translations:

• кокос [ˈkokəs] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• кокосовый орех [kəˈkosəvɨj ˈorʲɪx] - [Formal, Less Common]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

кокос: [ˈkokəs]

Note on кокос: Stress is on the first syllable, which is typical for many borrowed words in Russian.

кокосовый орех: [kəˈkosəvɨj ˈorʲɪx]

Note on кокосовый орех: Stress falls on the second syllable of "кокосовый" and the first syllable of "орех".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Coconut as a Fruit or Nut

Translation(s) & Context:

• кокос - Refers to the fruit itself, commonly used in everyday speech.
• кокосовый орех - More formal or descriptive, often used in written contexts or scientific discussions.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил кокос на рынке.

  I bought a coconut at the market.

• Кокосовый орех очень полезен для здоровья.

  The coconut is very beneficial for health.

• Мы пили воду из кокоса на пляже.

  We drank water from a coconut on the beach.

• В магазине продаются сушёные кусочки кокоса.

  The store sells dried coconut pieces.

• Кокосовый орех трудно расколоть без инструментов.

  A coconut is hard to crack without tools.

2. Coconut as a Flavor or Ingredient

Translation(s) & Context:

• кокос - Used to describe coconut flavor or ingredients in food products.

Usage Examples:

• Мне нравится кокосовое мороженое.

  I like coconut ice cream.

• В этом торте есть кокосовая стружка.

  This cake has coconut flakes in it.

• Кокосовое масло полезно для кожи.

  Coconut oil is good for the skin.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кокос (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate)

Follows the standard masculine noun declension pattern in Russian.

кокосовый орех (Compound Noun, Masculine, Inanimate)

Both parts decline, but "кокосовый" (adjective) agrees with "орех" (noun) in case, number, and gender.

Example in Genitive Singular: кокосового ореха

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• кокосовый орех (more formal variant of кокос)

Note: Synonyms are limited as "кокос" is a specific borrowed term with little variation.

Antonyms:

• None (no direct antonym exists for a concrete noun like coconut)

Related Phrases:

• кокосовое молоко - Coconut milk, a common ingredient in cooking.
• кокосовая пальма - Coconut palm, the tree that produces coconuts.
• кокосовая стружка - Coconut flakes, often used in baking.

Usage Notes:

• "кокос" is the most common and versatile term for both the fruit and related products (e.g., coconut oil, coconut milk). It is suitable for most contexts.
• "кокосовый орех" is more formal and often used in written texts or when emphasizing the nut aspect. Avoid overusing it in casual speech.
• Russian speakers may use "кокос" as a standalone term for both singular and plural contexts, though the plural form "кокосы" exists and is grammatically correct.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect declension of "кокос" by treating it as a feminine noun due to the ending "-ос". Example: *кокоса* (wrong nominative form).
  Correct: "кокос" is masculine, so nominative singular is "кокос", and genitive is "кокоса".
• Error: Using "кокосовый орех" in casual conversation, which sounds overly formal. Example: *Я купил кокосовый орех.*
  Correct: Use "кокос" in everyday speech: *Я купил кокос.*

Cultural Notes:

Coconuts are not native to Russia, so the term "кокос" is a borrowed word often associated with tropical regions, exotic fruits, or vacation imagery. In Russian culture, coconuts are frequently linked to desserts, cosmetics (like coconut oil), or imported goods, rather than everyday food items.

Related Concepts:

• пальма (palm tree)
• тропики (tropics)
• экзотика (exoticism)