Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Coronation'

English Word: Coronation

Key Russian Translations:

• коронация [kərɐˈnat͡sɨjə] - [Formal, Historical]

Frequency: Low (Rare in everyday conversation, mostly used in historical or formal contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - due to specific historical context and formal usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

коронация: [kərɐˈnat͡sɨjə]

Note on коронация: Stress falls on the third syllable (na). The 'ц' is pronounced as 'ts', which may be challenging for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The ceremony of crowning a monarch

Translation(s) & Context:

• коронация - Used specifically for the formal act of crowning a king, queen, or emperor, often in historical or ceremonial contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Коронация нового царя состоялась в соборе.

  The coronation of the new tsar took place in the cathedral.

• Историки изучают детали коронации Екатерины Великой.

  Historians study the details of Catherine the Great's coronation.

• Коронация была пышной и длилась несколько часов.

  The coronation was lavish and lasted for several hours.

• В фильме показали реконструкцию коронации.

  The movie showed a reenactment of the coronation.

• Коронация символизировала начало новой эпохи.

  The coronation symbolized the beginning of a new era.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

коронация is a feminine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ия.

Note: This noun does not typically have a plural form due to its specific meaning tied to a singular event.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• венчание на царство (historical, specific to Russian tsars; literally "crowning to the throne")

Note: "венчание на царство" is more specific to Russian historical contexts and implies a religious ceremony alongside the crowning.

Antonyms:

• низложение (dethronement or deposition)

Related Phrases:

• церемония коронации - Ceremony of coronation (formal event description)
• коронация монарха - Coronation of a monarch (specifying the person being crowned)
• историческая коронация - Historical coronation (emphasizing the historical significance)

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "коронация" directly corresponds to the English "coronation" and is used almost exclusively in formal, historical, or ceremonial contexts.
• It is not a commonly used word in everyday Russian speech, as coronations are rare in modern times. It is mostly encountered in historical texts, documentaries, or discussions of monarchy.
• Be mindful of the cultural context, as "коронация" often evokes imagery of Russian tsars or European monarchs in historical narratives.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "коронация" for informal or metaphorical contexts, such as crowning a winner in a competition.
  Incorrect: Коронация победителя конкурса.
  Correct: Награждение победителя конкурса (Awarding the competition winner).
  Explanation: "коронация" is strictly tied to monarchy and formal crowning ceremonies, not metaphorical or casual uses.
• Error: Mispronouncing the stress on "коронация" by stressing the first syllable (ko-RO-na-tsi-ya).
  Explanation: The correct stress is on the third syllable (ko-ro-NA-tsi-ya). Incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural to native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "коронация" is strongly associated with the history of the Russian Empire, particularly the crowning of tsars and tsarinas in grand ceremonies often held in the Kremlin or major cathedrals. The term may evoke historical figures like Peter the Great or Catherine the Great. Unlike in some Western contexts where coronations might still occur (e.g., in the UK), in Russia, the concept is entirely historical due to the abolition of the monarchy in 1917.

Related Concepts:

• царь (tsar)
• император (emperor)
• трон (throne)
• монархия (monarchy)