Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Costume'

English Word: costume

Key Russian Translations:

• костюм [kɐsˈtʲum] - [General, Formal/Informal]
• наряд [nɐˈrʲat] - [Often for festive or special attire, Informal]
• маскарадный костюм [məskɐˈratnɨj kɐsˈtʲum] - [Specifically for masquerade or carnival, Formal/Informal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in various contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate, depending on context and specific term)

Pronunciation (Russian):

костюм: [kɐsˈtʲum]

Note on костюм: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'у' is pronounced as a short 'u' sound.

наряд: [nɐˈrʲat]

Note on наряд: Stress on the second syllable. The 'я' is a soft vowel sound, blending with 'r'.

маскарадный костюм: [məskɐˈratnɨj kɐsˈtʲum]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Clothing for a specific purpose or event (e.g., theater, Halloween)

Translation(s) & Context:

• костюм - General term for costume, often used in theater or role-playing contexts.
• маскарадный костюм - Specific to masquerade or carnival costumes.

Usage Examples:

• Она надела костюм ведьмы на Хэллоуин.

  She wore a witch costume for Halloween.

• На маскараде у него был маскарадный костюм пирата.

  At the masquerade, he had a pirate costume.

• Актёры репетировали в своих костюмах.

  The actors rehearsed in their costumes.

2. Traditional or festive attire

Translation(s) & Context:

• наряд - Refers to festive or special attire, often with a decorative connotation.

Usage Examples:

• На празднике она была в красивом наряде.

  At the celebration, she was in a beautiful costume/attire.

• Народный наряд выглядел очень ярко.

  The traditional costume looked very colorful.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

костюм (noun, masculine):

наряд (noun, masculine): Follows similar masculine noun declension patterns as above.

маскарадный костюм: Compound phrase; "маскарадный" (adjective) agrees with "костюм" in case, number, and gender.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for костюм:

• одежда (clothing, broader term)
• форма (uniform, in specific contexts)

Note: "одежда" is more general and less specific to costumes.

Antonyms for костюм:

• повседневная одежда (everyday clothing)

Related Phrases:

• надеть костюм - to put on a costume
• карнавальный костюм - carnival costume
• нарядный костюм - elegant/festive costume

Usage Notes:

• "костюм" is the most versatile translation for "costume," covering theatrical, Halloween, or general costumes. It can also mean "suit" in business contexts, so context matters.
• "наряд" is more specific to decorative or festive attire and often implies something ornate or special.
• Use "маскарадный костюм" when explicitly referring to costumes for masquerades or themed events.

Common Errors:

1. Mixing up "костюм" and "наряд": English speakers often use "костюм" for all types of attire, but "наряд" is more appropriate for festive or traditional clothing. For example, saying "костюм на свадьбу" might imply a business suit rather than a wedding dress/attire; use "свадебный наряд" instead.

2. Pronunciation of "костюм": Stressing the first syllable ("кОстюм") is incorrect; it should be "костЮм."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, costumes ("костюмы" or "наряды") are significant during holidays like New Year's Eve, where children often wear costumes for performances, or during traditional festivals where folk attire ("народный наряд") is showcased. Understanding the context of an event can help choose the right term.

Related Concepts:

• маска (mask)
• карнавал (carnival)
• театр (theater)