Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'coral'

English Word: coral

Key Russian Translations:

• коралл [kɐˈral] - [Neutral, Singular]
• кораллы [kɐˈralɨ] - [Neutral, Plural]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

коралл: [kɐˈral]

Note on коралл: Stress falls on the second syllable. The double 'л' is pronounced distinctly.

кораллы: [kɐˈralɨ]

Note on кораллы: Plural form adds a soft 'ы' sound at the end.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Coral as a marine organism or material

Translation(s) & Context:

• коралл/кораллы - Refers to the marine animal or the hard structure it forms, often used in scientific or descriptive contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Кораллы в Красном море очень красивые.

  The corals in the Red Sea are very beautiful.

• Этот коралл используется для изготовления украшений.

  This coral is used to make jewelry.

• Коралловые рифы защищают берега от эрозии.

  Coral reefs protect the shores from erosion.

• Мы видели разноцветные кораллы во время дайвинга.

  We saw colorful corals while diving.

• Коралл может быть очень хрупким.

  Coral can be very fragile.

2. Coral as a color (reddish-pink)

Translation(s) & Context:

• коралловый - Used as an adjective to describe the color resembling coral.

Usage Examples:

• Она выбрала коралловое платье для вечеринки.

  She chose a coral dress for the party.

• Коралловый цвет очень популярен в этом сезоне.

  Coral color is very popular this season.

• Мы покрасили стены в коралловый оттенок.

  We painted the walls in a coral shade.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

коралл (Singular, Masculine Noun):

кораллы (Plural, Masculine Noun):

коралловый (Adjective): Follows standard adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for коралл/кораллы:

• полип (in scientific contexts)

Note: "полип" is more specific to the organism and less common in everyday speech.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• коралловый риф - Coral reef; a natural structure formed by corals.
• коралловое ожерелье - Coral necklace; jewelry made from coral.
• коралловый цвет - Coral color; a reddish-pink shade.

Usage Notes:

• The singular form "коралл" is often used when referring to a specific piece or type of coral, while "кораллы" is used for general or plural references.
• The adjective "коралловый" is exclusively used for describing the color or things related to coral (e.g., coral reefs).
• In Russian, stress placement is critical; misplacing stress on "коралл" can make it sound unnatural.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "коралл" in plural contexts. Incorrect: "Я видел коралл в море." Correct: "Я видел кораллы в море." (I saw corals in the sea.) Explanation: Use the plural form for general observations.
• Error: Misusing "коралловый" as a noun. Incorrect: "Этот коралловый очень красивый." Correct: "Этот коралловый цвет очень красивый." (This coral color is very beautiful.) Explanation: "коралловый" is an adjective, not a noun.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, coral is often associated with tropical seas and exotic beauty. Coral jewelry, especially in Soviet times, was considered a valuable and rare item, often brought as souvenirs from seaside holidays. The term "коралловый" as a color also evokes warmth and vibrancy, frequently used in fashion and design contexts.

Related Concepts:

• риф (reef)
• море (sea)
• подводный мир (underwater world)