Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Collar'

English Word: Collar

Key Russian Translations:

• воротник [vɐrɐˈtnʲik] - [Formal/Informal, Singular]
• ошейник [ɐˈʂejnʲɪk] - [Formal/Informal, Singular, Used for animals]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, depending on context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

воротник: [vɐrɐˈtnʲik]

Note on воротник: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "р" sound is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

ошейник: [ɐˈʂejnʲɪk]

Note on ошейник: Stress on the first syllable. The "ш" sound is a voiceless retroflex fricative, distinct from English "sh".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Collar (part of clothing)

Translation(s) & Context:

• воротник - Used to refer to the collar of a shirt, jacket, or coat. Common in both formal and informal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• У этой рубашки очень стильный воротник.

  This shirt has a very stylish collar.

• Он поправил воротник перед зеркалом.

  He adjusted his collar in front of the mirror.

• Воротник пальто был испачкан.

  The collar of the coat was stained.

2. Collar (for animals, e.g., dog collar)

Translation(s) & Context:

• ошейник - Refers specifically to a collar worn by animals, such as dogs or cats. Used in both formal and informal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• На собаке был красный ошейник.

  The dog was wearing a red collar.

• Я купил новый ошейник для своего щенка.

  I bought a new collar for my puppy.

• Ошейник слишком тесный, нужно его заменить.

  The collar is too tight; it needs to be replaced.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

1. воротник (noun, masculine, inanimate):

2. ошейник (noun, masculine, inanimate):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for воротник:

• ворот
• манжет (rare, more specific to certain styles)

Note: "ворот" is less common and often used in historical or literary contexts.

Synonyms for ошейник:

• намордник (when combined with a muzzle)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term.

Related Phrases:

• стоячий воротник - "stand-up collar" (a type of collar on clothing)
• отложной воротник - "turn-down collar" (a common shirt collar style)
• ошейник с шипами - "spiked collar" (often used for dogs)

Usage Notes:

• The choice between "воротник" and "ошейник" depends entirely on context. "воротник" is strictly for human clothing, while "ошейник" is for animals. Mixing them up can lead to confusion.
• "воротник" can be used metaphorically in Russian to describe something resembling a collar, e.g., in architecture or design.
• Both terms follow standard masculine noun declension patterns in Russian, making them relatively straightforward for learners to inflect.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "ошейник" to refer to a shirt collar.
  Incorrect: У этой рубашки красивый ошейник.
  Correct: У этой рубашки красивый воротник.
  Explanation: "ошейник" is exclusively for animal collars; using it for clothing sounds absurd to native speakers.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation.
  Incorrect: Pronouncing "воротник" as [vɐˈrɐtnik] (stress on first syllable).
  Correct: [vɐrɐˈtnʲik] (stress on second syllable).
  Explanation: Stress placement is critical in Russian and can change meaning or sound unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "воротник" can carry historical connotations, especially in reference to traditional clothing like the "рубаха" (a traditional shirt) with ornate collars. Additionally, "ошейник" might evoke discussions about pet care, as owning pets like dogs is common, and collars often signify ownership or training.

Related Concepts:

• рукав (sleeve)
• манжета (cuff)
• поводок (leash)