Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Course'

English Word: course

Key Russian Translations:

• курс [kurs] - [Formal, General Usage]
• блюдо [ˈblʲudə] - [Formal, In the context of a meal]

Frequency: High (especially for "курс")

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "курс"); B1 (Intermediate for "блюдо")

Pronunciation (Russian):

курс: [kurs]

Note on курс: The stress is on the first syllable. Pronounce the 'r' with a slight roll, typical in Russian.

блюдо: [ˈblʲudə]

Note on блюдо: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'л' is palatalized, creating a softer sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A series of lessons or studies (e.g., academic or training course)

Translation(s) & Context:

• курс - Used for academic courses, training programs, or a set curriculum.

Usage Examples:

• Я записался на курс английского языка.

  I enrolled in an English language course.

• Этот курс длится три месяца.

  This course lasts three months.

• Курс включает практические занятия.

  The course includes practical sessions.

2. A part of a meal (e.g., main course)

Translation(s) & Context:

• блюдо - Refers to a specific dish or course in a meal, often used in formal or restaurant contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Какое у нас сегодня основное блюдо?

  What is the main course today?

• Это блюдо подаётся с гарниром.

  This course is served with a side dish.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

курс (noun, masculine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	курс	курсы
Genitive	курса	курсов
Dative	курсу	курсам
Accusative	курс	курсы
Instrumental	курсом	курсами
Prepositional	о курсе	о курсах

блюдо (noun, neuter):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	блюдо	блюда
Genitive	блюда	блюд
Dative	блюду	блюдам
Accusative	блюдо	блюда
Instrumental	блюдом	блюдами
Prepositional	о блюде	о блюдах

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for курс:

• программа (program)
• обучение (training) - more general

Antonyms for курс:

• нет прямых антонимов (no direct antonyms)

Synonyms for блюдо:

• кушанье (dish) - slightly more formal or literary
• еда (food) - more general

Antonyms for блюдо:

• нет прямых антонимов (no direct antonyms)

Related Phrases:

• курс лекций - A series of lectures (academic context).
• основное блюдо - Main course (in dining).
• курс валют - Exchange rate (financial context).

Usage Notes:

• "курс" is the most common translation for "course" in academic or training contexts. It can also refer to a "course" as in direction or path (e.g., a ship's course), though this usage is less frequent.
• "блюдо" is used specifically for "course" in the context of food and dining. It is not interchangeable with "курс."
• Be mindful of the context when choosing the correct Russian translation, as the meanings are distinct and non-overlapping.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "блюдо" to refer to an academic course.
  Incorrect: Я записался на блюдо английского.
  Correct: Я записался на курс английского.
  Explanation: "блюдо" refers to a dish or course in a meal, not an academic program.
• Error: Using "курс" for a meal course.
  Incorrect: Какое у нас основное курс?
  Correct: Какое у нас основное блюдо?
  Explanation: "курс" is inappropriate for food-related contexts.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian dining culture, the concept of a "course" (блюдо) is often tied to traditional multi-course meals, especially during celebrations like New Year's Eve or weddings, where dishes are served in a specific order (e.g., appetizers, main course, dessert).

Related Concepts:

• лекция (lecture)
• семинар (seminar)
• меню (menu)