Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cosmetic'

English Word: cosmetic

Key Russian Translations:

• косметический [kɐsmʲɪˈtʲitɕɪskʲɪj] - [Adjective, Formal]
• косметика [kɐsˈmʲetʲɪkə] - [Noun, General]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

косметический: [kɐsmʲɪˈtʲitɕɪskʲɪj]

Note on косметический: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "ч" sound is a soft "ch" as in "church."

косметика: [kɐsˈmʲetʲɪkə]

Note on косметика: Stress on the second syllable. The final "а" is pronounced as a schwa sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to beauty products or treatments (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• косметический - Used as an adjective to describe something related to cosmetics or beauty (e.g., cosmetic surgery, cosmetic product).

Usage Examples:

• Это косметический крем для лица.

  This is a cosmetic cream for the face.

• Она сделала косметическую операцию.

  She had cosmetic surgery.

• Косметические средства очень популярны.

  Cosmetic products are very popular.

2. Beauty products (Noun)

Translation(s) & Context:

• косметика - Refers to makeup or beauty products in general.

Usage Examples:

• Я купила новую косметику в магазине.

  I bought new cosmetics at the store.

• Её косметика всегда выглядит естественно.

  Her makeup always looks natural.

• Косметика помогает скрыть недостатки кожи.

  Cosmetics help conceal skin imperfections.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

1. косметический (Adjective)

This adjective follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	косметический	косметическая	косметическое	косметические
Genitive	косметического	косметической	косметического	косметических

(Note: Table shows only Nominative and Genitive for brevity; other cases follow standard patterns.)

2. косметика (Noun)

This is a feminine noun, singular only in most contexts, following the first declension pattern.

Case	Singular
Nominative	косметика
Genitive	косметики
Dative	косметике

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for косметический:

• эстетический (more formal, often used for aesthetic purposes)

Synonyms for косметика:

• макияж (specifically refers to makeup)

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable in common usage.

Related Phrases:

• косметический салон - Cosmetic salon (a place for beauty treatments).
• натуральная косметика - Natural cosmetics (products made from natural ingredients).
• косметическая процедура - Cosmetic procedure (a beauty treatment).

Usage Notes:

• косметический is used as an adjective and often appears in formal or technical contexts, such as "cosmetic surgery" (косметическая операция). It does not refer to makeup products directly.
• косметика is a noun and refers to beauty products or makeup in general. It is the more common term for everyday conversations about cosmetics.
• Be mindful of gender and case agreement when using косметический as an adjective; it must match the noun it describes.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using косметика as an adjective. Incorrect: "Это косметика крем." Correct: "Это косметический крем." (This is a cosmetic cream.) Explanation: косметика is a noun and cannot modify another noun.
• Mistake: Incorrect adjective agreement. Incorrect: "косметический операция." Correct: "косметическая операция." Explanation: The adjective must agree in gender with the feminine noun "операция."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, cosmetics (косметика) are widely used, and there is a strong emphasis on natural beauty products. Many Russian women take pride in their appearance, and the beauty industry is significant, with both local and international brands being popular.

Related Concepts:

• макияж (makeup)
• красота (beauty)
• уход за кожей (skin care)