Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Crockery'

English Word: crockery

Key Russian Translations:

• посуда [ˈposʊdə] - [General, Neutral]
• столовая посуда [stɐˈlovəjə ˈposʊdə] - [Formal, Specific to tableware]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in household and dining contexts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "посуда"; B1 for "столовая посуда")

Pronunciation (Russian):

посуда: [ˈposʊdə]

Note on посуда: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "о" is pronounced as a short, open "o".

столовая посуда: [stɐˈlovəjə ˈposʊdə]

Note on столовая посуда: Stress on the second syllable of "столовая" and first syllable of "посуда".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. General Term for Dishes and Kitchenware

Translation(s) & Context:

• посуда - Used broadly to refer to any type of dishes, plates, or kitchenware.

Usage Examples:

• В шкафу стоит чистая посуда.

  There is clean crockery in the cupboard.

• Нужно купить новую посуду для кухни.

  We need to buy new crockery for the kitchen.

• Посуда на столе выглядит старой.

  The crockery on the table looks old.

2. Specific Term for Tableware

Translation(s) & Context:

• столовая посуда - Refers specifically to tableware used for dining, often in formal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Мы купили новую столовую посуду для праздника.

  We bought new tableware for the celebration.

• Столовая посуда должна быть элегантной.

  Tableware should be elegant.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

посуда (feminine noun, singular by default, often used collectively):

Note: "посуда" is typically used in the singular form as a collective noun, even when referring to multiple items.

столовая посуда: Follows the same declension pattern for "посуда", with "столовая" (adjective) agreeing in case, gender, and number.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for "посуда":

• утварь (more archaic, refers to household items)
• тарелки (specifically plates)

Note: "утварь" is less common in modern Russian and often used in historical or literary contexts.

Antonyms: None directly applicable for "посуда".

Related Phrases:

• мыть посуду - to wash the dishes
• ставить посуду на стол - to set the table with dishes
• фарфоровая посуда - porcelain crockery

Usage Notes:

• "посуда" is the most common and versatile translation for "crockery", covering a wide range of dishes and kitchenware. Use it in most everyday contexts.
• "столовая посуда" is more specific and formal, often implying tableware used for dining or special occasions.
• Be mindful of the collective nature of "посуда"; it does not typically take a plural form even when referring to multiple items.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "посуда" in plural form (e.g., "посуды" as plural). Correction: "посуда" remains singular even for multiple items. Example: Correct - "Много посуды на столе" (A lot of crockery on the table); Incorrect - "Много посуд на столе".
• Error: Confusing "посуда" with "тарелка" (plate). Correction: Use "тарелка" only for individual plates, not for crockery in general.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "посуда" often carries a sense of household practicality. Traditional Russian households might use specific types of crockery (like painted wooden or ceramic dishes) during cultural or festive events, reflecting historical craftsmanship.

Related Concepts:

• тарелка (plate)
• чашка (cup)
• ложка (spoon)
• вилка (fork)