Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Deodorant'

English Word: Deodorant

Key Russian Translations:

• дезодорант [dʲɪzədɐˈrant] - [Neutral, Commonly Used]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

дезодорант: [dʲɪzədɐˈrant]

Note on дезодорант: The stress falls on the last syllable, which is typical for many borrowed words in Russian. The initial 'д' is palatalized, pronounced with a soft sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A product used to prevent body odor

Translation(s) & Context:

• дезодорант - Refers to any deodorant product, whether spray, roll-on, or stick, used to mask or prevent body odor.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил новый дезодорант с ароматом лаванды.

  I bought a new deodorant with a lavender scent.

• Ты не забыл положить дезодорант в сумку?

  Did you forget to put deodorant in your bag?

• Этот дезодорант не оставляет следов на одежде.

  This deodorant doesn’t leave marks on clothes.

• Она предпочитает дезодорант без запаха.

  She prefers unscented deodorant.

• В жаркую погоду дезодорант просто необходим.

  In hot weather, deodorant is simply essential.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

дезодорант is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• антиперспирант (refers specifically to antiperspirant, a type of deodorant that reduces sweat)

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable.

Related Phrases:

• дезодорант-спрей - Deodorant spray, a specific form of deodorant.
• дезодорант-стик - Deodorant stick, another common form of deodorant.
• дезодорант без запаха - Unscented deodorant, often preferred for sensitive skin.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "дезодорант" is a direct borrowing from English and is widely understood in all contexts related to personal hygiene products.
• It is used in both formal and informal settings, though in very formal or medical contexts, additional clarification (e.g., "антиперспирант") might be used to specify the type.
• Unlike English, where "deodorant" and "antiperspirant" are often distinguished, in Russian, "дезодорант" can cover both concepts unless specified otherwise.

Common Errors:

• Mispronunciation: English speakers often misplace the stress on "дезодорант," stressing the first syllable as in English. The correct stress is on the last syllable: [dʲɪzədɐˈrant].
• Wrong Case Usage: Beginners may forget to decline "дезодорант" in sentences requiring cases like Genitive or Instrumental. For example, saying "Я купил дезодорант" (correct) vs. * "Я купил дезодорант" (incorrect in contexts requiring Genitive after negation like "У меня нет дезодорант" instead of "У меня нет дезодоранта").

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, personal hygiene products like deodorant became widely popular in the post-Soviet era. While usage is now commonplace, older generations might not consider it as essential as younger generations do, reflecting cultural shifts in grooming habits.

Related Concepts:

• антиперспирант (antiperspirant)
• парфюм (perfume)
• гигиена (hygiene)