Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cookery'

English Word: Cookery

Key Russian Translations:

• кулинария [kʊlʲɪˈnarʲɪjə] - [Formal, General Use]
• готовка [ɡɐˈtofka] - [Informal, Everyday Use]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

кулинария: [kʊlʲɪˈnarʲɪjə]

Note on кулинария: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'р' sound is rolled, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

готовка: [ɡɐˈtofka]

Note on готовка: Stress on the second syllable. The 'г' is pronounced as a voiced velar stop.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The Art or Practice of Cooking

Translation(s) & Context:

• кулинария - Refers to the art, science, or practice of cooking, often used in formal or professional contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Кулинария — это не только наука, но и искусство.

  Cookery is not only a science but also an art.

• Она изучает кулинарию в университете.

  She studies cookery at university.

• Этот журнал посвящён кулинарии.

  This magazine is dedicated to cookery.

2. The Act of Preparing Food (Casual)

Translation(s) & Context:

• готовка - Refers to the everyday act of cooking or food preparation, often used informally.

Usage Examples:

• Готовка занимает у меня много времени.

  Cookery takes up a lot of my time.

• Я люблю готовку на свежем воздухе.

  I love cookery outdoors.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

кулинария (Noun, Feminine, 1st Declension):

готовка (Noun, Feminine, 1st Declension):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for кулинария:

• кулинарное искусство (culinary art, more formal)
• гастрономия (gastronomy, often used in a broader sense)

Synonyms for готовка:

• приготовление еды (food preparation, neutral)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for this concept.

Related Phrases:

• кулинарная книга - Cookbook (a book with recipes and cooking instructions)
• кулинарное шоу - Cooking show (a TV program about cooking)
• готовка на скорую руку - Quick cooking (preparing food quickly)

Usage Notes:

• "кулинария" is more formal and often used in contexts related to the professional or artistic aspects of cooking. It can also refer to a section in a store where prepared food is sold.
• "готовка" is more casual and refers to the everyday act of cooking or preparing food at home. It is rarely used in formal writing.
• When choosing between the two, consider the tone and context: use "кулинария" for professional or academic discussions, and "готовка" for informal conversations.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "готовка" in formal contexts.
  Incorrect: Готовка — это важная часть культуры.
  Correct: Кулинария — это важная часть культуры.
  Explanation: "готовка" sounds too casual for cultural or formal discussions; "кулинария" is the appropriate choice.
• Error: Misusing cases after prepositions.
  Incorrect: Я интересуюсь о кулинария.
  Correct: Я интересуюсь кулинарией.
  Explanation: The preposition "о" requires the prepositional case, but with "интересуюсь," the instrumental case is used without "о."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "кулинария" often evokes associations with traditional recipes and the rich culinary heritage of the country, including dishes like borscht, pelmeni, and blini. Cooking is seen as a communal and family-oriented activity, especially during holidays like New Year or Easter, where "готовка" becomes a central part of celebrations.

Related Concepts:

• рецепт (recipe)
• кухня (kitchen/cuisine)
• повар (chef/cook)