Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'curry'

English Word: curry

Key Russian Translations:

• карри [ˈkarʲi] - [Neutral, Commonly used for the dish and spice]

Frequency: Medium (often used in contexts related to food and cuisine)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate, easy to learn due to loanword status)

Pronunciation (Russian):

карри: [ˈkarʲi]

Note on карри: Stress falls on the first syllable. The 'r' is rolled slightly, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Curry (as a dish or spice)

Translation(s) & Context:

• карри - Refers to both the dish (a spiced stew) and the spice mix, borrowed directly from English.

Usage Examples:

• Я люблю индийское карри с рисом.

  I love Indian curry with rice.

• Добавь немного карри в суп для аромата.

  Add some curry to the soup for flavor.

• Карри — это смесь специй, популярная в Азии.

  Curry is a spice mix popular in Asia.

• Где можно купить порошок карри?

  Where can I buy curry powder?

• Это блюдо слишком острое из-за карри.

  This dish is too spicy because of the curry.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

карри is a loanword in Russian and is treated as an indeclinable noun. It does not change form based on case, number, or gender. It remains "карри" in all grammatical contexts (nominative, genitive, dative, etc.).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• смесь специй (spice mix) - Used when referring specifically to the blend of spices rather than the dish.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable for "curry" in Russian.

Related Phrases:

• индийское карри (Indian curry) - Refers specifically to curry dishes from India.
• порошок карри (curry powder) - Refers to the spice mix in powdered form.
• карри с курицей (curry with chicken) - A common dish variant.

Usage Notes:

• The word "карри" is a direct borrowing from English and is widely understood in Russian, especially in urban areas or among people familiar with international cuisine.
• It can refer to both the dish and the spice mix, so context is important to avoid ambiguity.
• In formal or traditional Russian contexts, you might need to explain the term if speaking to someone unfamiliar with foreign foods.

Common Errors:

• Error: Attempting to decline "карри" as a regular Russian noun (e.g., saying "карря" in genitive case).

  Correction: "карри" is indeclinable; it remains "карри" in all cases. For example, correct: "У меня нет карри" (I don’t have curry); incorrect: "У меня нет карря."

• Error: Mispronouncing "карри" with stress on the second syllable (kar-REE).

  Correction: Stress is on the first syllable: [ˈkarʲi]. Listen to native speakers or audio resources to master the rolled 'r' sound.

Cultural Notes:

Curry is not a traditional part of Russian cuisine, as Russian food historically relies on local spices like dill, parsley, and pepper. However, with globalization, curry dishes have gained popularity, especially in larger cities where Indian and Asian restaurants are common. The term "карри" is often associated with exotic or international flavors among Russians.

Related Concepts:

• специи (spices)
• индийская кухня (Indian cuisine)
• острый (spicy)