Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'coop'

English Word: coop

Key Russian Translations:

• куриятник [kurʲɪˈjatnʲɪk] - [Informal, Used for chicken coop]
• клетка [ˈklʲetkə] - [Neutral, Used for small cage or enclosure]
• загон [zɐˈgon] - [Neutral, Used for larger animal enclosure]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in rural or agricultural contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; varies slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

куриятник: [kurʲɪˈjatnʲɪk]

Note on куриятник: Stress falls on the second syllable; the "я" is pronounced as a soft vowel.

клетка: [ˈklʲetkə]

Note on клетка: Stress on the first syllable; the final "а" is unstressed and reduced.

загон: [zɐˈgon]

Note on загон: Stress on the second syllable; straightforward pronunciation for learners.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Enclosure for Chickens or Small Poultry

Translation(s) & Context:

• куриятник - Primarily used for a chicken coop or small poultry house, often in rural settings.

Usage Examples:

• У нас во дворе стоит старый куриятник.

  We have an old chicken coop in our yard.

• Куриятник нужно починить перед зимой.

  The chicken coop needs to be repaired before winter.

• В куриятнике живут десять кур.

  Ten chickens live in the coop.

2. Small Cage or Enclosure for Animals

Translation(s) & Context:

• клетка - Used for smaller enclosures, often for birds or small animals like rabbits.

Usage Examples:

• Попугай сидит в клетке у окна.

  The parrot is sitting in a cage by the window.

• Эта клетка слишком мала для кролика.

  This coop is too small for the rabbit.

3. Larger Enclosure for Animals

Translation(s) & Context:

• загон - Refers to a larger pen or enclosure, often for livestock like sheep or cows.

Usage Examples:

• Овцы находятся в загоне за домом.

  The sheep are in the coop behind the house.

• Загон нужно укрепить, чтобы волки не проникли.

  The enclosure needs to be reinforced so wolves can't get in.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

куриятник (Noun, Masculine, Animate):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	куриятник	куриятники
Genitive	куриятника	куриятников
Dative	куриятнику	куриятникам
Accusative	куриятник	куриятники
Instrumental	куриятником	куриятниками
Prepositional	о куриятнике	о куриятниках

клетка (Noun, Feminine, Inanimate): Follows standard feminine declension patterns. Singular nominative: клетка, plural nominative: клетки.

загон (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate): Follows standard masculine declension patterns. Singular nominative: загон, plural nominative: загоны.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for куриятник:

• курник
• птичник

Note: "курник" is less common and regional; "птичник" can refer to a broader poultry house.

Synonyms for клетка:

• вольер (for larger cages)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for physical enclosures like coops.

Related Phrases:

• держать в клетке - to keep in a cage (used for animals or metaphorically for restriction)
• выпустить из загона - to let out of the pen (used for livestock)
• строить куриятник - to build a chicken coop (common in rural contexts)

Usage Notes:

• "куриятник" is the most specific translation for a chicken coop and is informal, often used in everyday rural speech.
• "клетка" is a more general term for any small cage or enclosure enclosure, not limited to poultry.
• "загон" refers to larger pens and is less commonly used for small coops.
• Choose the translation based on the size and purpose of the enclosure; context is key in Russian.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "клетка" for a large livestock pen. Wrong: У нас большая клетка для коров. Correct: У нас большой загон для коров. (We have a large pen for cows.)
• Error: Misusing "куриятник" for non-poultry enclosures. Wrong: У меня есть куриятник для собак. Correct: У меня есть загон для собак. (I have a pen for dogs.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian rural culture, the "куриятник" is a common feature of village life, often symbolizing self-sufficiency and connection to nature. Keeping chickens in a coop is a traditional practice, and the term may evoke nostalgic or rustic imagery.

Related Concepts:

• ферма (farm)
• скотный двор (barnyard)
• птицеводство (poultry farming)