Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Creamy'

English Word: creamy

Key Russian Translations:

• сливочный [ˈslʲivətɕnɨj] - [Formal/Neutral, Adjective]
• кремовый [krʲeˈmovɨj] - [Neutral, Often for color or texture]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

сливочный: [ˈslʲivətɕnɨj]

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

кремовый: [krʲeˈmovɨj]

Note on кремовый: Stress on the second syllable. The "р" is rolled slightly.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to cream or creamy texture (e.g., food)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сливочный - Primarily used for food or products with a creamy texture or flavor (e.g., creamy soup, creamy butter).

Usage Examples:

• Этот суп очень сливочный и нежный.

  This soup is very creamy and delicate.

• Я купил сливочное мороженое.

  I bought creamy ice cream.

• Сливочный соус идеально подходит к пасте.

  Creamy sauce is perfect for pasta.

2. Related to color or appearance (e.g., creamy white)

Translation(s) & Context:

• кремовый - Often used to describe a creamy color or smooth appearance, especially for fabrics or design.

Usage Examples:

• Она выбрала кремовое платье для свадьбы.

  She chose a creamy dress for the wedding.

• Стены покрашены в кремовый цвет.

  The walls are painted in a creamy color.

• Этот кремовый оттенок выглядит очень элегантно.

  This creamy shade looks very elegant.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

сливочный (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension based on gender, number, and case.

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	сливочный	сливочная	сливочное	сливочные
Genitive	сливочного	сливочной	сливочного	сливочных

кремовый (Adjective): Follows similar adjective declension rules as above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for сливочный:

• молочный (more general, "milky")
• нежный (for texture, "tender")

Note: "молочный" is broader and may not always imply creaminess, while "нежный" focuses on softness.

Synonyms for кремовый:

• бежевый (for color, "beige")

Antonyms:

• грубый (for texture, "rough")
• темный (for color, "dark")

Related Phrases:

• сливочный вкус - "creamy taste" (used for food or drinks).
• кремовый оттенок - "creamy shade" (used for colors or design).
• сливочная текстура - "creamy texture" (used for describing consistency).

Usage Notes:

• "сливочный" is more commonly used in culinary contexts or to describe anything directly related to cream or a rich, smooth texture.
• "кремовый" is often reserved for visual descriptions, especially colors or appearances, and less frequently used for taste or texture.
• Be mindful of the context when choosing between the two translations, as they are not always interchangeable.

Common Errors:

Error 1: Using "кремовый" to describe food texture.

Incorrect: Этот суп кремовый. (This soup is creamy.)

Correct: Этот суп сливочный.

Explanation: "кремовый" is rarely used for food and might sound unnatural. Use "сливочный" instead for taste or texture.

Error 2: Incorrect adjective agreement.

Incorrect: Я купил сливочный мороженое. (I bought creamy ice cream.)

Correct: Я купил сливочное мороженое.

Explanation: Adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun. "Мороженое" is neuter, so use "сливочное."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian cuisine, "сливочный" often evokes associations with traditional dairy products like sour cream (сметана) or butter (масло), which are staples in many dishes. Describing something as "сливочный" may imply richness and comfort, reflecting the cultural importance of dairy in Russian food traditions.

Related Concepts:

• молочный (milky)
• сметанный (related to sour cream)
• нежный (tender, soft)