Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cylinder'

English Word: Cylinder

Key Russian Translations:

• цилиндр [tsɪˈlʲindr] - [Formal, General Use]
• баллон [bɐˈlːon] - [Informal, Often for Gas Cylinders]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for "цилиндр"); B1 (Intermediate for "баллон")

Pronunciation (Russian):

цилиндр: [tsɪˈlʲindr]

Note on цилиндр: Stress falls on the second syllable. The initial "ц" is pronounced like "ts" in "cats."

баллон: [bɐˈlːon]

Note on баллон: Stress on the second syllable, with a prolonged "л" sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Geometric Shape or Mechanical Part

Translation(s) & Context:

• цилиндр - Used in technical, mathematical, or mechanical contexts to refer to a cylindrical shape or engine part.

Usage Examples:

• Цилиндр двигателя нуждается в ремонте.

  The engine cylinder needs repair.

• В геометрии цилиндр имеет две круглые основы.

  In geometry, a cylinder has two circular bases.

• Этот цилиндр изготовлен из стали.

  This cylinder is made of steel.

2. Container for Gas or Liquid (e.g., Gas Cylinder)

Translation(s) & Context:

• баллон - Commonly used for pressurized containers like gas cylinders.

Usage Examples:

• У нас закончился газ в баллоне.

  We’ve run out of gas in the cylinder.

• Баллон с кислородом необходим для дайвинга.

  An oxygen cylinder is necessary for diving.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

цилиндр (Masculine Noun):

баллон (Masculine Noun):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for цилиндр (Geometric/Mechanical Context):

• барабан (in specific mechanical contexts, e.g., drum)

Synonyms for баллон (Container Context):

• резервуар (reservoir, broader term)

Antonyms: None directly applicable in most contexts.

Related Phrases:

• газовый баллон - Gas cylinder, often used for household or industrial gas storage.
• кислородный баллон - Oxygen cylinder, used in medical or diving contexts.
• цилиндр двигателя - Engine cylinder, a key part of internal combustion engines.

Usage Notes:

• "цилиндр" is the primary translation for "cylinder" in technical, mathematical, or mechanical contexts. It is more formal and widely recognized in academic or professional settings.
• "баллон" is specifically used for containers holding gas or liquid under pressure, such as gas cylinders. It is less formal and more context-specific.
• Choosing between "цилиндр" and "баллон" depends on the context: use "цилиндр" for shapes or engine parts, and "баллон" for containers.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "баллон" to refer to an engine cylinder. Incorrect: "баллон двигателя." Correct: "цилиндр двигателя."
• Error: Mispronouncing "цилиндр" by stressing the first syllable. Correct stress is on the second syllable: [tsɪˈlʲindr].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, "баллон" often evokes practical contexts like cooking (propane cylinders for stoves in rural areas) or medical use (oxygen cylinders). It may carry a utilitarian connotation compared to the more abstract or technical "цилиндр."

Related Concepts:

• конус (cone)
• сфера (sphere)
• резервуар (reservoir/tank)