Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'collage'

English Word: collage

Key Russian Translations:

• коллаж [kɐˈlaʒ] - [Formal, Art-related]

Frequency: Medium (Common in artistic and creative contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires basic understanding of Russian nouns and vocabulary in visual arts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

коллаж: [kɐˈlaʒ]

Note on коллаж: The stress is on the second syllable. Pronunciation may vary slightly in different Russian dialects, but [kɐˈlaʒ] is standard in modern Russian. Pay attention to the soft 'ж' sound, which is similar to the 's' in "measure" in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: A piece of art made by sticking various materials together on a surface

Translation(s) & Context:

• коллаж - Used in formal or artistic discussions, such as describing modern art exhibitions or creative projects.

Usage Examples:

• Я сделал коллаж из старых фотографий и газетных вырезок.

  I made a collage from old photographs and newspaper clippings.

• Этот коллаж выставлен в музее современного искусства.

  This collage is exhibited in the museum of modern art.

• В школе мы учились создавать коллаж с использованием различных материалов.

  At school, we learned to create collages using various materials.

• Художник использует коллаж, чтобы передать эмоциональную глубину своих работ.

  The artist uses collage to convey the emotional depth of their works.

• Мой коллаж сочетает элементы природы и абстрактных форм.

  My collage combines elements of nature and abstract forms.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Коллаж is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard patterns for third-declension nouns with a hard stem. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: The word is invariant in gender and does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward for learners.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • мозаика (mosaika) - Often used for similar composite art forms, but implies a more patterned arrangement.
  • аппликация (applikatsiya) - Refers to a technique involving attaching materials, with a focus on crafts.
• Antonyms:
  • монохром (monokhrom) - Implies a single-color or uniform artwork, contrasting with the multi-element nature of a collage.

Related Phrases:

• создать коллаж (sozdat' kollazh) - To create a collage; used in educational or artistic contexts.
• коллаж из фотографий (kollazh iz fotografiy) - Collage from photographs; common in personal memory projects.
• абстрактный коллаж (abstraktnyy kollazh) - Abstract collage; refers to non-representational art forms.

Usage Notes:

Коллаж directly corresponds to the English "collage" in artistic contexts, but it's primarily used in formal or professional settings like art criticism or education. Be mindful of the noun's masculine gender when using adjectives or verbs (e.g., "этот коллаж" for "this collage"). If the context involves digital media, you might specify "цифровой коллаж" to distinguish it. Among multiple translations, коллаж is the most precise and commonly accepted; use synonyms like мозаика only if the artwork has a more intricate, tile-like structure.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the word without proper inflection, e.g., saying "в коллаж" instead of "в коллаже" for "in the collage".

  Correct: в коллаже. Explanation: Russian requires the prepositional case for locations, so always adjust to коллаже in such contexts to avoid sounding unnatural.

• Error: Confusing it with "колледж" (college), which is a different word meaning an educational institution.

  Correct: Ensure the context is artistic; if not, use the appropriate term. Explanation: These are homophones in some accents, so double-check spelling and pronunciation.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, коллаж gained prominence through avant-garde movements like Constructivism in the early 20th century, influenced by artists such as Pablo Picasso and adapted by Russian figures like Aleksandr Rodchenko. It often symbolizes innovation and the blending of everyday elements, reflecting Russia's rich history in experimental art.

Related Concepts:

• мозаика
• абстракционизм
• аппликация