Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Conurbation'

English Word: Conurbation

Key Russian Translations:

• агломерация [ˌaɡləmɪˈrʲat͡sɨjə] - [Formal, Technical]
• городская агломерация [ɡərɐt͡sˈkajə ˌaɡləmɪˈrʲat͡sɨjə] - [Formal, Descriptive]

Frequency: Medium (used in urban planning, geography, and formal contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "агломерация"; B2-C1 (Intermediate-Advanced) for "городская агломерация" due to compound structure

Pronunciation (Russian):

агломерация: [ˌaɡləmɪˈrʲat͡sɨjə]

Note on агломерация: Stress falls on the fourth syllable (-ра-). The "ц" is pronounced as a soft [t͡s].

городская агломерация: [ɡərɐt͡sˈkajə ˌaɡləmɪˈrʲat͡sɨjə]

Note on городская агломерация: Two stress points: primary on "городская" (-ская) and secondary on "агломерация" (-ра-).

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Urban Area with Multiple Connected Cities

Translation(s) & Context:

• агломерация - Commonly used in technical or academic contexts to describe a cluster of urban areas.
• городская агломерация - More descriptive, often used to emphasize the urban nature of the conurbation.

Usage Examples:

• Московская агломерация включает несколько крупных городов.

  The Moscow conurbation includes several large cities.

• Городская агломерация способствует экономическому росту региона.

  The urban conurbation contributes to the economic growth of the region.

• В агломерации проживает более десяти миллионов человек.

  More than ten million people live in the conurbation.

• Развитие городской агломерации требует улучшения транспортной сети.

  The development of the urban conurbation requires improvement of the transport network.

• Агломерация вокруг Санкт-Петербурга активно расширяется.

  The conurbation around St. Petersburg is actively expanding.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

агломерация (feminine noun): Follows the first declension pattern in Russian. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms.

городская агломерация: Compound phrase. "городская" (urban) is an adjective agreeing with "агломерация" in gender, number, and case. Declension follows the same pattern as above for "агломерация," with "городская" adjusting accordingly (e.g., Genitive singular: городской агломерации).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• мегаполис (megapolis - broader urban area, slightly different nuance)
• городской кластер (urban cluster - less common, technical)

Antonyms:

• деревня (village - rural area)
• сельская местность (rural area)

Note: "мегаполис" may overlap with "агломерация" but often refers to a single large city rather than a cluster of urban areas.

Related Phrases:

• столичная агломерация - Capital conurbation (refers to a conurbation centered around a capital city)
• развитие агломерации - Development of a conurbation (common in urban planning discussions)
• транспортная сеть агломерации - Transport network of a conurbation (refers to infrastructure connectivity)

Usage Notes:

• "агломерация" is the standard and more concise term, widely used in academic, technical, and formal contexts related to urban studies or geography.
• "городская агломерация" is often used for clarity or emphasis on the urban aspect, especially in written reports or detailed discussions.
• Both terms are formal and rarely used in casual conversation. English learners should avoid overusing these terms in informal settings, as native speakers might not immediately understand without context.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "агломерация" to refer to a single city.
  Incorrect: Москва - это агломерация. (Moscow is a conurbation.)
  Correct: Москва - это мегаполис. (Moscow is a megapolis.) or Московская агломерация включает пригороды. (The Moscow conurbation includes suburbs.)
  Explanation: "агломерация" implies a cluster of urban areas, not a standalone city.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation (e.g., stressing the first syllable of "агломерация").
  Explanation: Correct stress is on the fourth syllable (-ра-), and misplacement can hinder comprehension.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the concept of "агломерация" is particularly relevant due to the historical and ongoing urbanization around major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Discussions of conurbations often tie into topics of infrastructure, housing, and economic disparity between urban and rural areas.

Related Concepts:

• мегаполис (megapolis)
• урбанизация (urbanization)
• пригород (suburb)