Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'corridor'

English Word: corridor

Key Russian Translations:

• коридор [kərʲɪˈdor] - [Neutral, Common]
• проход [prɐˈxot] - [Neutral, Less Common, Often Figurative]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

коридор: [kərʲɪˈdor]

Note on коридор: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'р' is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

проход: [prɐˈxot]

Note on проход: The 'х' is a guttural sound, similar to the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A long passage in a building:

Translation(s) & Context:

• коридор - Commonly used for hallways in homes, schools, offices, or hotels.

Usage Examples:

• Я оставил сумку в коридоре.

  I left my bag in the corridor.

• Коридор в школе был полон учеников.

  The corridor at school was full of students.

• В конце коридора есть дверь на улицу.

  There is a door to the outside at the end of the corridor.

2. A passage or route (often figurative):

Translation(s) & Context:

• проход - Used for a passageway or route, often in a broader or figurative sense (e.g., a corridor of power).
• коридор - Sometimes used in specific contexts like "air corridor" (воздушный коридор).

Usage Examples:

• Самолёт летел через воздушный коридор.

  The plane flew through an air corridor.

• Этот проход ведёт к власти.

  This corridor leads to power (figurative).

Russian Forms/Inflections:

коридор (noun, masculine):

проход (noun, masculine):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for коридор:

• холл (hall, often for larger spaces)
• галерея (gallery, in specific contexts)

Synonyms for проход:

• переход (transition, passageway)
• дорога (path, in figurative contexts)

Antonyms:

• тупик (dead end, for both translations)

Related Phrases:

• воздушный коридор - Air corridor (used in aviation contexts).
• коридор власти - Corridor of power (figurative, political context).
• узкий проход - Narrow passage (literal or figurative).

Usage Notes:

• "коридор" is the most direct and common translation for "corridor" when referring to a physical hallway in a building.
• "проход" is more versatile and can be used for both literal passages and figurative contexts, such as "corridor of power."
• Be mindful of context when choosing between the two translations, as "проход" might imply a broader or more abstract passage.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "проход" for a hallway in a house. Incorrect: "Я иду по проходу дома." Correct: "Я иду по коридору дома." Explanation: "проход" is less common for domestic hallways and sounds unnatural.
• Error: Misplacing stress in "коридор." Incorrect pronunciation: [ˈkorʲɪdor]. Correct: [kərʲɪˈdor]. Explanation: Stress is on the second syllable.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the "коридор" in Soviet-era apartment buildings often holds a communal or social significance, as it was a shared space where neighbors might interact or store items. Understanding this can add depth to the term's usage in literature or conversation.

Related Concepts:

• холл (hall)
• прихожая (entrance hall)
• переход (passageway)