Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Daffodil'

English Word: daffodil

Key Russian Translations:

• нарцисс [nɐrˈt͡sɨs] - [Common, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

нарцисс: [nɐrˈt͡sɨs]

Note on нарцисс: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'ц' sound is a hard 'ts' typical in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A type of spring flower with yellow petals

Translation(s) & Context:

• нарцисс - Refers specifically to the daffodil flower, often associated with spring and beauty in Russian culture.

Usage Examples:

• В саду расцвели нарциссы этой весной.

  Daffodils bloomed in the garden this spring.

• Она подарила мне букет нарциссов на день рождения.

  She gave me a bouquet of daffodils for my birthday.

• Нарциссы символизируют обновление и надежду.

  Daffodils symbolize renewal and hope.

• Я посадил несколько луковиц нарциссов в прошлом году.

  I planted a few daffodil bulbs last year.

• Эти нарциссы такие яркие, что привлекают всех в парке.

  These daffodils are so bright that they attract everyone in the park.

2. Figurative use (related to narcissism)

Translation(s) & Context:

• нарцисс - Can refer to a narcissistic person, derived from the mythological figure Narcissus.

Usage Examples:

• Он такой нарцисс, что думает только о себе.

  He is such a narcissist that he only thinks about himself.

• Её поведение напоминает нарцисса из древнегреческого мифа.

  Her behavior resembles the narcissist from the ancient Greek myth.

• Не будь нарциссом, подумай и о других.

  Don't be a narcissist, think about others too.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The word нарцисс is a masculine noun in Russian and follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms (for flower meaning):

• нет точных синонимов (no exact synonyms, as "нарцисс" is specific to the daffodil flower)

Note: While there are no direct synonyms, related flower terms like "тюльпан" (tulip) might appear in similar contexts.

Synonyms (for narcissistic person):

• эгоист
• самовлюблённый

Antonyms (for narcissistic person):

• альтруист
• скромный

Related Phrases:

• букет нарциссов - A bouquet of daffodils, often given as a spring gift.
• нарциссы в саду - Daffodils in the garden, a common phrase for describing spring landscapes.
• как нарцисс - Like a narcissist, used to describe someone overly self-absorbed.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "нарцисс" directly corresponds to "daffodil" when referring to the flower and is used in neutral or formal contexts, such as in gardening or literature.
• When used figuratively to mean a narcissistic person, it carries a negative connotation and should be used with caution to avoid offending someone.
• Unlike in English, the figurative use is less common in everyday speech compared to terms like "эгоист" (egoist).

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Confusing "нарцисс" (daffodil) with other flowers like "тюльпан" (tulip) due to lack of familiarity with specific flower names in Russian.
  Correct Usage: Use "нарцисс" specifically for daffodils. For example, "Это нарцисс, а не тюльпан" (This is a daffodil, not a tulip).
• Mistake: Incorrect stress placement, pronouncing it as [ˈnɐrt͡sɨs] instead of [nɐrˈt͡sɨs].
  Correct Usage: Stress the second syllable: нар-ЦИСС.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, daffodils (нарциссы) are strongly associated with spring and renewal, often featured in poetry and art. They are popular flowers for gifts during spring holidays like International Women's Day (March 8). Additionally, the term "нарцисс" as a reference to narcissism connects to the Greek myth of Narcissus, which is well-known in Russian literature and education.

Related Concepts:

• тюльпан (tulip)
• подснежник (snowdrop)
• весна (spring)
• эгоизм (egoism)