Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Dairy'

English Word: Dairy

Key Russian Translations:

• молочный [mɐˈɫot͡ɕnɨj] - [Adjective, Used for dairy products or related to milk]
• молочные продукты [mɐˈɫot͡ɕnɨje ˈprɐduktɨ] - [Noun Phrase, Plural, Refers to dairy products collectively]
• молочная ферма [mɐˈɫot͡ɕnɐjə ˈfʲermə] - [Noun Phrase, Refers to a dairy farm]

Frequency: Medium (Common in food-related contexts)

Difficulty: A2-B1 (Beginner to Intermediate; "молочный" is easier, while phrases like "молочная ферма" may require more context)

Pronunciation (Russian):

молочный: [mɐˈɫot͡ɕnɨj]

Note on молочный: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ч" sound is soft, similar to 'ch' in "church."

молочные продукты: [mɐˈɫot͡ɕnɨje ˈprɐduktɨ]

Note on молочные продукты: Stress on the second syllable of "молочные" and first syllable of "продукты."

молочная ферма: [mɐˈɫot͡ɕnɐjə ˈfʲermə]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to milk or milk-based products (Adjective)

Translation(s) & Context:

• молочный - Used to describe anything made from or related to milk (e.g., dairy products, dairy industry).

Usage Examples:

• Я купил молочный шоколад.

  I bought milk chocolate.

• Молочные продукты полезны для здоровья.

  Dairy products are good for health.

• У нас есть молочный коктейль.

  We have a milkshake.

2. Dairy products as a category (Noun Phrase)

Translation(s) & Context:

• молочные продукты - Refers to a collective category of products like milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.

Usage Examples:

• В магазине большой выбор молочных продуктов.

  There is a large selection of dairy products in the store.

• Она не ест молочные продукты из-за аллергии.

  She doesn’t eat dairy products because of an allergy.

3. Dairy farm or facility (Noun Phrase)

Translation(s) & Context:

• молочная ферма - Refers to a farm or facility where dairy products are produced.

Usage Examples:

• Мы посетили молочную ферму на выходных.

  We visited a dairy farm over the weekend.

• Эта молочная ферма производит сыр.

  This dairy farm produces cheese.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

молочный (Adjective): Declines based on gender, number, and case. Below is the declension for singular forms:

молочные продукты (Noun Phrase): "молочные" follows adjective declension (plural), "продукты" is a plural noun declining as a standard masculine inanimate noun.

молочная ферма (Noun Phrase): "молочная" is feminine singular adjective, "ферма" is a feminine noun declining regularly.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for молочный (related to milk):

• молокосодержащий (containing milk, often used in formal or technical contexts)

Antonyms for молочный:

• безмолочный (dairy-free, milk-free)

Related Phrases:

• молочный суп - Milk soup, a traditional dish in some Slavic cuisines.
• молочный зуб - Milk tooth, referring to a child’s temporary tooth.
• молочная промышленность - Dairy industry, referring to the sector producing dairy products.

Usage Notes:

• "молочный" is the most versatile translation for "dairy" as an adjective and is used in a wide range of contexts related to milk or milk-based products.
• "молочные продукты" specifically refers to dairy products as a category and is always plural.
• "молочная ферма" is used when referring to a physical place like a dairy farm; it is less common in everyday speech unless discussing agriculture.
• Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian when using "молочный" (must match the noun in gender, number, and case).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "молочный" without proper agreement (e.g., saying "молочный ферма" instead of "молочная ферма"). Explanation: Adjectives in Russian must agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case.
• Error: Confusing "молочные продукты" with singular forms like "молочный продукт." Explanation: The phrase is almost always used in plural to refer to dairy products as a category.

Cultural Notes:

Dairy products hold a significant place in Russian cuisine, with items like сметана (sour cream), творог (cottage cheese), and кефир (kefir) being staples in many households. The term "молочные продукты" often evokes a sense of traditional, wholesome food in Russian culture.

Related Concepts:

• молоко (milk)
• сыр (cheese)
• йогурт (yogurt)
• масло (butter)