Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Combustible'

English Word: combustible

Key Russian Translations:

• горючий [ɡɐˈrut͡ɕɪj] - [Formal, Often used in technical or scientific contexts]
• воспламеняемый [vəspləmʲɪˈnʲaɪmɨj] - [Formal, Emphasizes potential to ignite]

Frequency: Medium (often used in specific contexts like science or safety)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations due to technical usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

горючий: [ɡɐˈrut͡ɕɪj]

Note on горючий: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ч" sound is like "ch" in "church."

воспламеняемый: [vəspləmʲɪˈnʲaɪmɨj]

Note on воспламеняемый: Stress on the fourth syllable. The "вос-" prefix is common in verbs related to ignition.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Capable of burning (General/Technical Sense)

Translation(s) & Context:

• горючий - Used in technical or scientific contexts, such as describing fuels or materials.
• воспламеняемый - Focuses on the potential to catch fire, often used in safety warnings.

Usage Examples:

• Этот материал горючий, будьте осторожны.

  This material is combustible, be careful.

• Воспламеняемые вещества должны храниться в безопасном месте.

  Combustible substances must be stored in a safe place.

• Горючие газы используются в промышленности.

  Combustible gases are used in industry.

• Этот контейнер содержит воспламеняемые жидкости.

  This container holds combustible liquids.

• Горючие материалы запрещены на борту самолёта.

  Combustible materials are prohibited on board the aircraft.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

горючий (Adjective): This word follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

воспламеняемый (Adjective): Similar to "горючий," it declines as a standard adjective. It is less commonly used in everyday speech but follows the same grammatical patterns.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for горючий:

• сгораемый
• легковоспламеняющийся

Note: "легковоспламеняющийся" emphasizes ease of ignition compared to "горючий."

Antonyms for горючий:

• негорючий
• огнеупорный

Related Phrases:

• горючий газ - Combustible gas, often used in industrial or safety contexts.
• воспламеняемый материал - Combustible material, used in warnings or regulations.
• горючее вещество - Combustible substance, common in scientific discussions.

Usage Notes:

• "горючий" is the more common and versatile term for "combustible," often used in both technical and general contexts.
• "воспламеняемый" is more specific, emphasizing the potential for ignition, and is frequently seen in formal or safety-related texts.
• Both terms are typically used as adjectives and must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Confusing "горючий" with "горящий" (burning). "горючий" means capable of burning, while "горящий" means currently on fire.

Incorrect: Этот материал горящий. (This material is burning.)

Correct: Этот материал горючий. (This material is combustible.)

Error 2: Failing to decline adjectives properly. Russian adjectives must match the noun in case, number, and gender.

Incorrect: Горючий вещества. (Wrong form of adjective.)

Correct: Горючие вещества. (Correct plural form.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, terms like "горючий" are often encountered in contexts related to industrial safety, environmental regulations, and energy resources due to the country's significant focus on oil, gas, and other flammable materials. Awareness of safety terminology is particularly important in technical professions.

Related Concepts:

• огонь (fire)
• пожар (fire, conflagration)
• топливо (fuel)