Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Crimson'

English Word: Crimson

Key Russian Translations:

• малиновый [mɐˈlʲinəvɨj] - [Adjective, Common]
• багровый [bɐˈɡrovɨj] - [Adjective, Literary/Formal]
• пурпурный [pʊrˈpurnɨj] - [Adjective, Poetic/Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in specific contexts like descriptions of color)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "малиновый"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "багровый" and "пурпурный" due to their formal/literary usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

малиновый: [mɐˈlʲinəvɨj]

Note on малиновый: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "л" sound is soft due to the following "и".

багровый: [bɐˈɡrovɨj]

Note on багровый: Stress on the second syllable. Often used to describe intense redness, like a flushed face.

пурпурный: [pʊrˈpurnɨj]

Note on пурпурный: Stress on the second syllable. Has a regal or historical connotation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Deep Red Color (General Description)

Translation(s) & Context:

• малиновый - Used for a bright, vivid red, often in everyday descriptions (e.g., clothing, fruits).

Usage Examples:

• У неё малиновое платье.

  She is wearing a crimson dress.

• Малиновый закат был потрясающим.

  The crimson sunset was stunning.

• Я купил малиновую краску для стен.

  I bought crimson paint for the walls.

2. Intense Red, Often Associated with Anger or Heat

Translation(s) & Context:

• багровый - Used to describe a darker, intense red, often for flushed skin or dramatic imagery.

Usage Examples:

• Его лицо стало багровым от гнева.

  His face turned crimson with anger.

• Багровое небо предвещало бурю.

  The crimson sky foretold a storm.

3. Regal or Historical Red (Symbolic)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пурпурный - Used in formal, poetic, or historical contexts to denote a rich, royal red.

Usage Examples:

• Король носил пурпурную мантию.

  The king wore a crimson robe.

• Пурпурные знамёна развевались на ветру.

  Crimson banners fluttered in the wind.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

малиновый, багровый, пурпурный are all adjectives. They follow standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

Declension of малиновый (Crimson) as an Example

Case	Masculine	Feminine	Neuter	Plural
Nominative	малиновый	малиновая	малиновое	малиновые
Genitive	малинового	малиновой	малинового	малиновых
Dative	малиновому	малиновой	малиновому	малиновым

Note: "багровый" and "пурпурный" follow the same declension pattern as "малиновый".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for малиновый:

• красный (general red, broader term)
• алый (bright scarlet)

Note: "красный" is more general, while "алый" often implies a brighter shade.

Antonyms for малиновый:

• зелёный (green)
• синий (blue)

Related Phrases:

• малиновый звон - Literally "crimson chime," a poetic term for a melodious bell sound.
• багровое лицо - "Crimson face," used to describe someone flushed with anger or embarrassment.
• пурпурная мантия - "Crimson robe," often associated with royalty or ceremony.

Usage Notes:

• "малиновый" is the most versatile and commonly used translation for "crimson," suitable for everyday contexts like clothing or nature.
• "багровый" often carries an emotional or dramatic connotation, frequently used for flushed faces or intense imagery.
• "пурпурный" is reserved for formal, poetic, or historical contexts, often linked to royalty or symbolism.
• Ensure the adjective agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies in Russian sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "красный" (general red) instead of "малиновый" for a specific crimson shade.
  Incorrect: У неё красное платье. (too vague if "crimson" is intended)
  Correct: У неё малиновое платье. (specifies the crimson shade)
• Error: Using "багровый" in neutral contexts.
  Incorrect: Малиновый закат стал багровым. (implies a dramatic or negative change unnecessarily)
  Correct: Stick to "малиновый" for neutral descriptions of color.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, shades of red, including crimson, often carry symbolic weight. Red (and by extension crimson) is associated with beauty (as in "красный," which also means beautiful in older contexts), passion, and historically with Soviet imagery. "Пурпурный" evokes imperial or religious connotations due to its association with Byzantine and Orthodox Christian traditions.

Related Concepts:

• красный (red)
• алый (scarlet)
• бордовый (burgundy)