Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'cone'

English Word: cone

Key Russian Translations:

• конус [ˈkonʊs] - [Formal, Scientific, Geometric context]
• рожок [rɐˈʒok] - [Informal, Often refers to an ice cream cone]

Frequency: Medium (конус is common in technical contexts; рожок is common in everyday speech)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

конус: [ˈkonʊs]

Note on конус: Stress is on the first syllable. The 'o' sounds like the 'o' in 'core'.

рожок: [rɐˈʒok]

Note on рожок: Stress on the second syllable. The 'ж' sounds like the 's' in 'measure'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Geometric Shape (a three-dimensional shape with a circular base)

Translation(s) & Context:

• конус - Used in mathematical, scientific, or technical contexts to describe the geometric shape.

Usage Examples:

• Конус имеет круглое основание и вершину.

  A cone has a circular base and a vertex.

• Объем конуса можно вычислить по формуле.

  The volume of a cone can be calculated using a formula.

• Этот объект имеет форму конуса.

  This object has the shape of a cone.

2. Ice Cream Cone (edible container for ice cream)

Translation(s) & Context:

• рожок - Refers specifically to an ice cream cone, often edible, in casual speech.

Usage Examples:

• Купи мне мороженое в рожке, пожалуйста.

  Buy me ice cream in a cone, please.

• Рожок хрустящий и вкусный.

  The cone is crispy and tasty.

• У меня упал рожок с мороженым!

  I dropped my ice cream cone!

Russian Forms/Inflections:

конус (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

рожок (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for конус:

• пирамида (in some contexts, though not exact)

Note: пирамида usually refers to a pyramid, but may overlap in describing conical shapes in informal contexts.

Synonyms for рожок:

• вафельный стаканчик (specifically for ice cream cones)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term.

Related Phrases:

• конусообразная форма - "cone-shaped form" (used to describe something resembling a cone)
• мороженое в рожке - "ice cream in a cone" (common way to order ice cream)
• хрустящий рожок - "crispy cone" (refers to the texture of an ice cream cone)

Usage Notes:

• конус is strictly used in formal, technical, or academic contexts. It is not used for everyday objects like ice cream cones.
• рожок is informal and primarily associated with ice cream. It can also mean "little horn" in other contexts, though this is less common.
• Be mindful of context when choosing between the two translations, as they are not interchangeable.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using конус to refer to an ice cream cone. Incorrect: "Я хочу мороженое в конусе." Correct: "Я хочу мороженое в рожке." Explanation: конус is a technical term and sounds unnatural in casual contexts.
• Error: Mispronouncing рожок with stress on the first syllable. Correct stress is on the second syllable: [rɐˈʒok].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, рожок is strongly associated with childhood memories of buying ice cream from street vendors. Ice cream cones are a popular treat, especially during summer festivals or at parks.

Related Concepts:

• пирамида (pyramid)
• цилиндр (cylinder)
• сфера (sphere)