Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dappled'

English Word: dappled

Key Russian Translations:

• пятнистый [ˈpʲatnʲɪstɨj] - [Adjective, Neutral]
• пёстрый [ˈpʲostrɨj] - [Adjective, Informal, Often used for varied colors or patterns]

Frequency: Medium (used in descriptive contexts, less common in everyday speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

пятнистый: [ˈpʲatnʲɪstɨj]

Note on пятнистый: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "ы" sound is a unique Russian vowel, pronounced like a short, relaxed "i".

пёстрый: [ˈpʲostrɨj]

Note on пёстрый: Stress on the first syllable. The "ё" is always stressed and pronounced as "yo".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Marked with spots or patches (often referring to animals or light patterns)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пятнистый - Commonly used for animals (e.g., dappled horse) or surfaces with distinct spots.

Usage Examples:

• У неё была пятнистая лошадь с красивыми узорами.

  She had a dappled horse with beautiful patterns.

• Солнечный свет создавал пятнистые тени на земле.

  The sunlight created dappled shadows on the ground.

• Этот олень был пятнистым, как в сказке.

  This deer was dappled, like something out of a fairy tale.

2. Variegated or mottled in color (often for fabrics, landscapes, or abstract patterns)

Translation(s) & Context:

• пёстрый - Used for colorful, mottled, or mixed patterns, often with a slightly informal tone.

Usage Examples:

• На рынке продавали пёстрые ткани с яркими узорами.

  At the market, they sold dappled fabrics with bright patterns.

• Лес выглядел пёстрым из-за осенних листьев.

  The forest looked dappled due to the autumn leaves.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

пятнистый (Adjective): Follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

Note: Other cases follow similar patterns. Consult a full declension table for complete forms.

пёстрый (Adjective): Declines similarly to "пятнистый". See analogous forms for gender, number, and case adjustments.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for пятнистый:

• крапчатый (spotted, often smaller spots)
• в пятнах (literally "in spots", descriptive)

Synonyms for пёстрый:

• разноцветный (multicolored)
• пестрящий (variegated, often visually striking)

Antonyms:

• однотонный (uniform, solid-colored)
• гладкий (smooth, without patterns)

Related Phrases:

• пятнистая шкура - "dappled hide" (often used for animals like deer or cows)
• пёстрый узор - "dappled pattern" (used for textiles or designs)
• пёстрый пейзаж - "dappled landscape" (describing varied natural scenery)

Usage Notes:

• "пятнистый" is more specific to distinct spots or patches, often used in biological or natural contexts (e.g., animals, light patterns).
• "пёстрый" conveys a broader sense of variegation or mixed colors, often applied to abstract or artistic descriptions (e.g., fabrics, landscapes).
• Choose "пятнистый" when emphasizing physical spotting; use "пёстрый" for a more general or colorful mottling effect.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "пёстрый" for animals with distinct spots (e.g., a dappled horse). Wrong: "пёстрый конь". Correct: "пятнистый конь". Explanation: "пёстрый" suggests a chaotic mix of colors, not distinct spotting.
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the second syllable of "пятнистый". Explanation: Always stress the first syllable [ˈpʲatnʲɪstɨj].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian literature and folklore, "пятнистый" often appears in descriptions of animals like deer or cows, symbolizing natural beauty or innocence. "пёстрый" may be used in poetic contexts to describe vibrant, diverse landscapes or traditional clothing, reflecting Russia's rich cultural tapestry.

Related Concepts:

• узор (pattern)
• окраска (coloring)
• тень (shadow, related to dappled light)