Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'denim'

English Word: denim

Key Russian Translations:

• джинсовая ткань [ˈdʒɪnsəvəjə ˈtkanʲ]
- [Formal, Refers to the fabric]
• джинсы [ˈdʒɪnsɨ]
- [Informal, Refers to jeans as clothing, Plural]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in contexts related to clothing and fashion)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

джинсовая ткань: [ˈdʒɪnsəvəjə ˈtkanʲ]

Note on джинсовая ткань: Stress falls on the first syllable of "джинсовая" and the first syllable of "ткань".

джинсы: [ˈdʒɪnsɨ]

Note on джинсы: Stress is on the first syllable; the word is always plural in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Denim as a fabric/material

Translation(s) & Context:

• джинсовая ткань - Used when referring specifically to the material or fabric type in formal or technical contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Эта сумка сделана из джинсовой ткани.

  This bag is made of denim fabric.

• Джинсовая ткань очень прочная и долговечная.

  Denim fabric is very strong and durable.

• Где можно купить джинсовую ткань оптом?

  Where can I buy denim fabric in bulk?

2. Denim as clothing (jeans)

Translation(s) & Context:

• джинсы - Commonly used to refer to jeans as an item of clothing, always in plural form.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил новые джинсы вчера.

  I bought new jeans yesterday.

• Эти джинсы сидят идеально.

  These jeans fit perfectly.

• Ты часто носишь джинсы на работу?

  Do you often wear jeans to work?

Russian Forms/Inflections:

1. джинсовая ткань (Feminine Noun Phrase)

"Джинсовая" is an adjective agreeing with "ткань" (fabric, feminine noun). Below is the declension of "ткань":

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	ткань	ткани
Genitive	ткани	тканей
Dative	ткани	тканям
Accusative	ткань	ткани
Instrumental	тканью	тканями
Prepositional	ткани	тканях

"Джинсовая" changes form to agree with the case, number, and gender of "ткань".

2. джинсы (Plural Noun)

This word is always used in the plural form in Russian, as it refers to a pair of jeans. Below is its declension:

Case	Plural
Nominative	джинсы
Genitive	джинсов
Dative	джинсам
Accusative	джинсы
Instrumental	джинсами
Prepositional	джинсах

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for джинсовая ткань:

• деним (borrowed term, less common)

Note: "деним" is a direct borrowing and used mostly in fashion contexts, but less frequently than "джинсовая ткань".

Synonyms for джинсы:

• No direct synonyms; often specified as "синие джинсы" (blue jeans) for clarity.

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term.

Related Phrases:

• синие джинсы - Blue jeans (most common type of jeans).
• рваные джинсы - Ripped jeans (popular fashion style).
• джинсовая куртка - Denim jacket (a related clothing item made of denim fabric).

Usage Notes:

• "Джинсы" is always plural in Russian, unlike English where "jeans" can be treated as a singular concept. You cannot say "джинс" to refer to a single pair.
• Use "джинсовая ткань" when discussing the material or fabric itself, especially in technical or formal contexts. For everyday conversation about jeans as clothing, "джинсы" is the go-to term.
• Both terms are loanwords adapted from English, so they do not have deep roots in traditional Russian vocabulary.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "джинс" in singular form to refer to a pair of jeans. Incorrect: "Я купил один джинс." Correct: "Я купил одни джинсы."
• Error: Confusing "джинсовая ткань" with "джинсы" when referring to clothing. Incorrect: "Эти джинсовые ткани удобны." Correct: "Эти джинсы удобны."

Cultural Notes:

In Soviet times, jeans ("джинсы") were a symbol of Western culture and were highly sought after, often obtained through unofficial channels. Today, they are a common clothing item in Russia, but the cultural association with freedom and individuality persists among older generations.

Related Concepts:

• одежда (clothing)
• мода (fashion)
• ткань (fabric)