Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'confetti'

English Word: confetti

Key Russian Translations:

• конфетти [kɐnˈfʲetʲɪ] - [Neutral, Plural]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

конфетти: [kɐnˈfʲetʲɪ]

Note on конфетти: The stress falls on the second syllable. The "ф" is pronounced as a soft [fʲ], which may be tricky for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

Small pieces of colored paper thrown during celebrations

Translation(s) & Context:

• конфетти - Used in the context of celebrations, parties, weddings, or festive events.

Usage Examples:

• На свадьбе гости бросали конфетти на молодожёнов.

  At the wedding, guests threw confetti on the newlyweds.

• Дети любят разбрасывать конфетти на Новый год.

  Children love scattering confetti on New Year's Eve.

• Конфетти было повсюду после карнавала.

  Confetti was everywhere after the carnival.

• Мы купили яркое конфетти для вечеринки.

  We bought colorful confetti for the party.

• Конфетти добавляет праздничное настроение.

  Confetti adds a festive mood.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word конфетти is a neuter noun borrowed from Italian/French via English. It is an uncountable, indeclinable noun in Russian, meaning it does not change form regardless of case or number. It is always used in the plural sense, similar to its usage in English.

Note: Since it does not follow typical Russian declension patterns, it remains static in all grammatical contexts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No exact synonyms, as "конфетти" is a specific term)

Note: While there are no direct synonyms, related concepts like "серпантин" (streamers) may be used in similar festive contexts.

Antonyms:

• Нет антонимов (No direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• бросать конфетти - To throw confetti (common at celebrations).
• цветное конфетти - Colored confetti (emphasizing the visual aspect).
• конфетти и серпантин - Confetti and streamers (a common pairing for festive decorations).

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "конфетти" is a direct borrowing and is used in the same contexts as the English "confetti"—primarily for small paper pieces thrown or scattered during celebrations.
• It is always treated as a plural or collective noun and does not have a singular form in Russian.
• Unlike some other borrowed words, "конфетти" does not adapt to Russian declension rules and remains unchanged in all cases.

Common Errors:

• Error: Attempting to decline "конфетти" as a regular Russian noun (e.g., "конфеття" in genitive case).
  Correct Usage: The word remains "конфетти" in all cases. For example, "Много конфетти" (A lot of confetti), not "Много конфеттей".
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress by placing it on the first syllable [ˈkɐnfʲetʲɪ].
  Correct Usage: Stress the second syllable [kɐnˈfʲetʲɪ].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking cultures, confetti is commonly associated with major celebrations like weddings, New Year's Eve, and public festivals. It is often paired with "серпантин" (streamers) to create a festive atmosphere. While the concept is borrowed, it has become widely recognized and used in modern Russian contexts, especially in urban areas.

Related Concepts:

• серпантин (streamers)
• праздник (celebration)
• свадьба (wedding)