Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'cruiser'

English Word: cruiser

Key Russian Translations:

• крейсер [ˈkreɪsʲɪr] - [Formal, Naval/Military Context]
• круизёр [kruɪˈzʲor] - [Informal, Often refers to a cruise ship or casual context]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in military or travel contexts)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "крейсер"; B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for "круизёр" due to less frequent usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

крейсер: [ˈkreɪsʲɪr]

Note on крейсер: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "р" is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

круизёр: [kruɪˈzʲor]

Note on круизёр: Stress on the second syllable. Borrowed from English, it may sound closer to "cruiser" but with a Russian accent.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Naval Warship (Military Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• крейсер - Used specifically for a type of warship, often in formal or historical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Этот крейсер был построен в начале XX века.

  This cruiser was built in the early 20th century.

• Крейсер вошел в порт под флагом страны.

  The cruiser entered the port under the country's flag.

• На крейсере установлены современные орудия.

  Modern cannons are installed on the cruiser.

2. Cruise Ship or Casual Reference (Travel/Leisure Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• круизёр - Refers to a cruise ship or yacht, often in informal or borrowed usage.

Usage Examples:

• Мы путешествовали на круизёре по Средиземному морю.

  We traveled on a cruiser across the Mediterranean Sea.

• Этот круизёр выглядит как настоящий дворец на воде.

  This cruiser looks like a real palace on the water.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

крейсер (Masculine Noun): Follows the second declension pattern for masculine nouns.

круизёр (Masculine Noun): Similar declension pattern to "крейсер", though less standardized due to its borrowed nature.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for крейсер (warship context):

• военный корабль (military ship)
• линкор (battleship, though larger)

Synonyms for круизёр (cruise ship context):

• круизный лайнер (cruise liner)
• яхта (yacht, though smaller)

Antonyms: None directly applicable, as the term is context-specific.

Note: Synonyms like "линкор" and "круизный лайнер" differ in scale or formality. Use "крейсер" for military precision and "круизёр" for leisure contexts.

Related Phrases:

• бронированный крейсер - Armored cruiser (military context).
• круизёр для отдыха - Leisure cruiser (travel context).
• спустить крейсер на воду - To launch a cruiser (military or symbolic context).

Usage Notes:

• The primary distinction between "крейсер" and "круизёр" lies in context: "крейсер" is almost exclusively used for naval warships, while "круизёр" is a borrowed term often referring to cruise ships or yachts.
• "крейсер" is more formal and widely recognized in Russian, especially in historical or military discussions.
• Be cautious with "круизёр" as it might not be understood by all speakers, especially older generations, who might expect "круизный лайнер" for a cruise ship.

Common Errors:

• Mixing Contexts: English learners often use "круизёр" when referring to a warship. Incorrect: "Этот круизёр участвовал в войне." Correct: "Этот крейсер участвовал в войне." (This cruiser participated in the war.)
• Pronunciation Error: Misplacing stress in "крейсер" as [kreɪˈsʲer] instead of [ˈkreɪsʲɪr]. Stress must be on the first syllable.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "крейсер" often evokes historical significance, especially tied to naval history like the famous cruiser "Aurora" (Аврора), which played a symbolic role in the 1917 Russian Revolution. Mentioning "крейсер" might bring up such associations among native speakers.

Related Concepts:

• корабль (ship)
• флот (fleet)
• линкор (battleship)
• круиз (cruise)