Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Crematorium'

English Word: Crematorium

Key Russian Translations:

• крематорий [krʲɪmɐˈtorʲɪj] - [Formal, Singular]
• крематории [krʲɪmɐˈtorʲɪɪ] - [Formal, Plural]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts related to funerals and death)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Both translations are straightforward but context-specific.

Pronunciation (Russian):

крематорий: [krʲɪmɐˈtorʲɪj]

Note on крематорий: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "р" sound is rolled, and "й" at the end is a soft consonant sound.

крематории: [krʲɪmɐˈtorʲɪɪ]

Note on крематории: Similar to the singular form, but the ending shifts to indicate plurality with a long "и" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A place where dead bodies are cremated

Translation(s) & Context:

• крематорий - Used to refer to the building or facility where cremation takes place (singular form).
• крематории - Used when referring to multiple crematoriums or in a general sense (plural form).

Usage Examples:

• Крематорий находится на окраине города.

  The crematorium is located on the outskirts of the city.

• Семья решила провести кремацию в местном крематории.

  The family decided to hold the cremation at the local crematorium.

• В этом регионе мало крематориев.

  There are few crematoriums in this region.

• Крематорий был построен в прошлом веке.

  The crematorium was built in the last century.

• Мы посетили крематорий, чтобы попрощаться.

  We visited the crematorium to say goodbye.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

крематорий (Singular, Masculine Noun)

This noun follows the standard masculine declension pattern in Russian. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• крематорная печь (refers specifically to the cremation furnace within a crematorium)

Note: Synonyms are rare for this term as "крематорий" is highly specific. "Крематорная печь" focuses on the equipment rather than the facility.

Antonyms:

• кладбище (cemetery, a place for burial rather than cremation)

Related Phrases:

• провести кремацию в крематории - to carry out a cremation at a crematorium
• посетить крематорий - to visit a crematorium (often for a farewell ceremony)
• работать в крематории - to work at a crematorium

Usage Notes:

• The term "крематорий" is a direct and formal equivalent to the English "crematorium." It is used exclusively in contexts related to death and cremation.
• Use the singular form "крематорий" when referring to a specific facility and the plural "крематории" for general or multiple references.
• This word does not carry informal or colloquial variants, so it should be used in formal or neutral contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Incorrect declension, e.g., using "крематория" (genitive) instead of "крематорий" (nominative) as the subject of a sentence. Example: *Крематория находится в центре города (wrong)* vs. Крематорий находится в центре города (correct). Explanation: English speakers may struggle with Russian cases. Always match the case to the grammatical role in the sentence.
• Error: Mispronunciation by stressing the wrong syllable, e.g., *[ˈkrʲɪmɐtorʲɪj]* instead of [krʲɪmɐˈtorʲɪj]. Explanation: Stress in Russian is crucial; incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, cremation is less common than burial, especially among those adhering to Orthodox Christian traditions, where burial is the norm. Crematoriums are often associated with urban areas and may carry a more modern or secular connotation. Discussing cremation or visiting a crematorium might be a sensitive topic in some contexts.

Related Concepts:

• кремация (cremation)
• похороны (funeral)
• кладбище (cemetery)
• траур (mourning)