Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Corrugated'

English Word: Corrugated

Key Russian Translations:

• гофрированный [ɡəfrʲɪˈrovənɨj] - [Formal, Technical]
• рифлёный [rʲɪˈflʲonɨj] - [Formal, Often used for materials like metal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in technical and industrial contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

гофрированный: [ɡəfrʲɪˈrovənɨj]

Note on гофрированный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "р" sound is rolled, which may be challenging for non-native speakers.

рифлёный: [rʲɪˈflʲonɨj]

Note on рифлёный: Stress on the second syllable. Pay attention to the soft "л" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Having a wavy or ridged surface (e.g., cardboard or metal)

Translation(s) & Context:

• гофрированный - Commonly used for cardboard or paper materials with a wavy structure.
• рифлёный - Often refers to metal sheets or surfaces with a ridged pattern.

Usage Examples:

• Гофрированный картон используется для упаковки хрупких предметов.

  Corrugated cardboard is used for packing fragile items.

• На крыше установлены рифлёные металлические листы.

  Corrugated metal sheets are installed on the roof.

• Эта коробка сделана из гофрированного материала.

  This box is made of corrugated material.

• Рифлёная поверхность обеспечивает дополнительную прочность.

  The corrugated surface provides additional strength.

• Гофрированные трубы применяются в дренажных системах.

  Corrugated pipes are used in drainage systems.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both гофрированный and рифлёный are adjectives and follow standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

гофрированный - Declension Table (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter, Plural):

Note: Similar declension patterns apply to рифлёный.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• волнистый (wavy, often less technical)
• ребристый (ribbed, used for similar textures)

Note on Synonyms: "Волнистый" is more general and can describe non-material waviness (e.g., hair), while "ребристый" often implies a more rigid structure.

Antonyms:

• гладкий (smooth)
• ровный (even, flat)

Related Phrases:

• гофрированный картон - Corrugated cardboard, commonly used in packaging.
• рифлёный лист - Corrugated sheet, often referring to metal roofing material.
• гофрированная бумага - Corrugated paper, used in crafts or packaging.

Usage Notes:

• гофрированный is the more common term for cardboard and paper materials, while рифлёный is often used for metal or harder surfaces. Choose based on the material being described.
• Both terms are formal and widely used in technical or industrial contexts. They are less common in casual conversation unless discussing specific materials.
• Ensure agreement in gender, number, and case when using these adjectives with nouns in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using гофрированный for metal surfaces. Incorrect: "Гофрированный металл". Correct: "Рифлёный металл". Explanation: "Гофрированный" is typically reserved for softer materials like cardboard.
• Error: Failing to decline adjectives according to the noun they modify. Incorrect: "Гофрированный коробки". Correct: "Гофрированной коробки" (genitive case). Explanation: Adjectives must agree with the noun in case, gender, and number.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, corrugated materials like "гофрированный картон" are widely used in packaging and construction, similar to English-speaking contexts. However, there may be a greater emphasis on recycling such materials in everyday life, especially in post-Soviet regions where resourcefulness is culturally significant.

Related Concepts:

• упаковка (packaging)
• материал (material)
• конструкция (construction)