Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'corduroy'

English Word: corduroy

Key Russian Translations:

• вельвет [ˈvʲelʲvʲet] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]
• бархатная ткань в рубчик [ˈbarxətnəjə ˈtkanʲ v ˈrubtɕɪk] - [Descriptive, Less Common]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "вельвет"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "бархатная ткань в рубчик"

Pronunciation (Russian):

вельвет: [ˈvʲelʲvʲet]

Note on вельвет: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "в" is pronounced softly with a slight "v" sound, and "е" sounds like "ye".

бархатная ткань в рубчик: [ˈbarxətnəjə ˈtkanʲ v ˈrubtɕɪk]

Note on бархатная ткань в рубчик: This is a descriptive phrase. Stress falls on the first syllable of each word. The "р" is rolled, and "ч" sounds like "ch" in "church".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A type of durable fabric with vertical ridges

Translation(s) & Context:

• вельвет - Commonly used to refer to corduroy fabric or clothing made from it, especially in fashion contexts.
• бархатная ткань в рубчик - A more descriptive term, often used in technical or detailed discussions about textiles.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил куртку из вельвета на осень.

  I bought a corduroy jacket for the fall.

• Вельветовые брюки снова в моде.

  Corduroy pants are back in fashion.

• Эта бархатная ткань в рубчик идеально подходит для обивки.

  This corduroy fabric is perfect for upholstery.

• Вельвет мягкий, но прочный материал.

  Corduroy is a soft but durable material.

• Она выбрала вельвет для пошива юбки.

  She chose corduroy for sewing a skirt.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

вельвет (noun, masculine, inanimate):

бархатная ткань в рубчик (phrase, feminine noun "ткань"): The main noun "ткань" (fabric) declines as a feminine noun, while "бархатная" (velvet) and "в рубчик" (ribbed) agree in case, number, and gender. Detailed declension can be provided upon request.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for вельвет:

• корд

Note: "корд" is less common and may refer to a similar but slightly different fabric in some contexts.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (as corduroy is a specific type of fabric).

Related Phrases:

• вельветовые брюки - Corduroy pants, commonly used in fashion contexts.
• вельветовая куртка - Corduroy jacket, a popular clothing item.
• ткань в рубчик - Ribbed fabric, a general term that includes corduroy.

Usage Notes:

• "вельвет" is the most common and widely understood term for corduroy in Russian, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
• "бархатная ткань в рубчик" is more descriptive and less frequently used; it may appear in specialized discussions about textiles or design.
• Be mindful of the context: "вельвет" can refer to both the fabric and items made from it, while the longer phrase emphasizes the fabric's characteristics.

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "вельвет" as [velˈvet] with stress on the second syllable. Correction: Stress is on the first syllable [ˈvʲelʲvʲet].
• Error: Using "бархат" (velvet) alone to mean corduroy. Correction: "бархат" refers to smooth velvet, not corduroy; use "вельвет" instead. Example of error: "Я купил бархатовые брюки" (incorrect) vs. "Я купил вельветовые брюки" (correct).

Cultural Notes:

Corduroy, or "вельвет," is often associated with retro or vintage fashion in Russia, particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. It is seen as a durable and somewhat casual material, often used for jackets and pants in colder seasons.

Related Concepts:

• бархат (velvet)
• корд (cord, a similar fabric)
• ткань (fabric)